Economic gains from increasing women's participation in the labor market -- Why is childcare a key policy? -- Female labor force participation in Latin America and the Caribbean -- Use of childcare services -- Childcare provision: service features for working mothers -- International...

Cover -- Contents -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Overview -- Note -- References -- PART I: Why Is Increasing Female Labor Supply Important and Childcare the Right Policy to Help Achieve It? -- Chapter 1: Economic Gains...

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