The impetus for change in African legal reform is coming primarily from African women themselves, as they respond to … lead to sustainable equity for women, the voices of these women must be heard. Given that previous efforts to ensure … or supports gender discrimination, but must actively protect and guard the interests of both men and women. This paper …

A growing body of literature indicates that reducing gender inequalities and increasing women's access to productive … inequalities continue to limit women's capabilities and constrain their ability to participate in and contribute to Ghana's economy …

Women in the Europe and Central Asia region complain about loss of employment, sexual harassment, violence, poor … World Bank held a conference in June 1999. Women from the ECA region, Western Europe and the United States gathered to … conference included in this volume describe the present conditions for women, emphasize the need to debunk the myth of gender …

challenges of supporting the growth and profitability of women entrepreneurs. In Mexico, women tend to be overrepresented in the … drivers and the implications of sectoral barriers to women entrepreneurs. For each one of these interventions, the report … report concludes that both programs should be available as part of a larger portfolio of interventions to support women with …

surviving in these sectors. Based on this analysis, it offers evidence-based programs and policies which can support women to …

increase, unprecedented numbers of women are entering the world of business and entrepreneurship. The number of women …The world today believes that supporting women entrepreneurs is vital for economic growth. As economic opportunities … entrepreneurs has risen in global economy including in developing countries. However, the majority of women entrepreneurs in …

This report explores gender differences in entrepreneurship for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) in …-level surveys, the report establishes stylized facts about gender gaps in participation in entrepreneurship and in business … owners or be part of a larger corporation. After establishing stylized facts about gender gaps in entrepreneurship, the …

men and women in African economies and examines the linkages between the market and the household. It makes a convincing …