effects on outcomes for women trainees in a labor market with substantial gender differences. …

material for policy-makers, researchers and activists interested in the advancement of equality between men and women. … educated women, or are all women equally affected? By analyzing each of these questions, this study of gender …

STEM disciplines throughout the world. Although the participation of women in higher education has increased, they are … still underrepresented. Latin America is no exception. The untapped potential of fully trained and credentialed women … represents an important lost opportunity not only for women themselves but also for society as a whole. Although there is growing …

Inequality between men and women in Latin America persists in everything from wages to health care, education, and … of men and women in development. Prevailing social policies in the region often view men as income earners and women as … wives and mothers, neglecting the role of women in the work force and as community leaders. Based on the central tenet that …

the contrary, men living farther away from urban and maquila jobs are more likely to work. However, women living in … than comparable men's skills. Through concentration into this sector, women living in geographic isolation obtain worse …. The main results of this study indicate that the degree of geographic isolation does not discourage men from working; on …

The second issue of "Investing in Women" underscores the Inter-American Development Bank's commitment to enhancing the … contributions of women to development and ensuring their equitable participation in Bank-funded programs. The projects showcased in … this brochure highlight the importance of reducing the obstacles faced by women and emphasize the roles they play as agents …

This paper analyzes the impact of the Strengthening Women Entrepreneurship in Peru (SWEP) program. SWEP trained female … expenditures, or women's empowerment in the household. Qualitative information suggests that micro entrepreneurs were satisfied …

material for policy-makers, researchers and activists interested in the advancement of equality between men and women. … educated women, or are all women equally affected? By analyzing each of these questions, this study of gender …