women to compete in key markets: land, labor, agriculture, finance and the private sector. Work and family: Latin American … and the Caribbean women in search of a new balance offer new analysis of how household decision-making and allocation of … chapters present policy lessons organized around four themes of vital importance to women and their families: (A) access to …

serious consequences for women's health and well-being, ranging from fatal outcomes, such as homicide, suicide, and AIDS … achieved by empowering women and reducing gender disparities, and by changing norms and attitudes which foster violence …

loan officer. Research limitations/implications: Data concerning the risk of the businesses women invested in, or data … related to women's access to credit, were not included; high heterogeneity in large countries must be taken into account. The …