Development Goals in Africa…. A must-read for all those working in the field of sustainable development.” Michael Ngoasong, Gender … for Women Empowerment in Africa Initiative, Nigeria This edited volume assesses the progress that sub-Saharan African … countries have made towards gender equality and offers strategies that can be used to empower African women to contribute to the …

Analysis of a global survey of 21,980 firms from 91 countries suggests that the presence of women in corporate … fact that women increase a firm's skill diversity. Women's presence in corporate leadership is positively correlated with … discriminatory attitudes toward female executives, and the availability of paternal leave. The results find no impact of board gender …

Considering the vital importance of gender equality to development and the specific promise of the 2030 Agenda for … challenges facing it as small island developing States (SIDS). In this study, we examine data on school enrolment and academic … performance to discern any gender disparity in access to education and academic performance of students. …

. These features help women overcome gender-related constraints. However, when social norms are too restrictive, and women are …A review of the recent evaluation evidence on financial services and training interventions questions their gender … neutrality and suggests that some design features in these interventions can yield more positive economic outcomes for women than …