Showing 1 - 10 of 12,758
Women are disadvantaged relative to men, according to key economic, social, and political measures of equality, but in … including gender considerations in budget programs and policies. Other arguments have a weaker economic basis but may be more … socially or politically compelling. The experience to date with "gender budgeting," which entails looking at gender issues …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826086
Das Thema einer gesetzlichen Mindestquote für Frauen in Führungspositionen der Privatwirtschaft ist in Deutschland politisch und gesellschaftlich umstritten. Der Beitrag beleuchtet die Thematik näher und gibt eine Einschätzung der Frauenquote und weiterer Maßnahmen, die die Ungleichstellung...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010877409
that reducing gender inequality and improving the status of women may contribute to higher rates of economic growth and … economic austerity measures on women to avoid exacerbating gender inequalities. …This survey examines the implications of gender differences in economic behavior for macroeconomic policy. It finds …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826540
This paper argues that sex discrimination is an inefficient practice. We model sex discrimination as the complete exclusion of females from the labor market or as the exclusion of females from managerial positions. The former implies a reduction in GDP per capita; the latter distorts the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599386
goal (MDG) targets in education, health, and poverty reduction. Gender equality and women's empowerment are important …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213934
about 23 percent in 2007 to 12-13 percent in 2012. Gender equality and women's empowerment are important determinants of … pregnant mothers, since 55 percent of women are anemic. Bhutan will need to focus on increasing the focus on quality along the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213937
development goal (MDG) on poverty reduction; however, gender inequality still persists. Maternal mortality rate is 190 deaths per … rate increased to nearly 55 percent. Seventy-four percent of women sought antenatal care (ANC) from a qualified provider …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213938
Sri Lanka is an island nation with a population of 20 million. In 2012, per capita income was US $2,923. From 2003 to 2012, the economy grew at 6.4 percent annually. Post-conflict, growth increased to 8 percent in May 2009. The private sector drove growth together with public reconstruction in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213939
Afghanistan suffers from poverty and low human development aggravated by 23 years of conflict. In 2012, the population was 29 million and per capita income US $268. Economic growth was estimated at 3.6 percent in 2013, down from 14.4 percent in 2012. The transition led to investor and consumer...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011213942
In an effort to integrate operational and analytical work on adolescents and youth sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and Human Rights in Nicaragua, the World Bank, in coordination with the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and the United Nations...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011161360