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The equal inclusion of women in economic life is a key driver of economic growth throughout the world, including the Pacific Alliance countries of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 50,53 MB
Release : 2016-08-26
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ISBN : 9264262954
The equal inclusion of women in economic life is a key driver of economic growth throughout the world, including the Pacific Alliance countries of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 32,82 MB
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9292701487
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in economic development in Pacific island countries and offer pathways to women’s leadership and economic empowerment. This report explores the state of knowledge on women’s economic empowerment in the region, focusing on women’s entrepreneurship and MSMEs owned by women. Drawing on over 200 published papers and studies and 11 quantitative datasets, it analyzes drivers of—and barriers to—women’s economic empowerment. It looks at business ownership, formalization, and expansion; violence against women and girls; and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report provides recommendations for research, policy, and programming.
Author : Vijaya Nagarajan
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 17,84 MB
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9292612875
This book provides a current and comprehensive analysis of the context in which Pacific women engage in the private sector, as well as a detailed list of strategies to increase their participation in business. Drawing on research and data from seven Pacific countries, it offers a diversity of innovative and pragmatic ways to empower women and enhance their economic opportunities. Jointly undertaken by the Asian Development Bank's Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative and the Government of Australia, this study is valuable for anyone seeking to support Pacific women and contribute to entrepreneurship, business development, and private sector growth.
Author : Marianne Dutkiewicz
Publisher :
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 15,49 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Equal pay for equal work
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In not a single country has gender equality been achieved in practice. In not a single country is there equal work for equal pay. Worse still, in nine out of ten countries - despite all 193 UN member countries formally committing in 2015 to promote gender equality and empower women and girls - laws discriminate against women's ability to be economically active. Yet the business case for rapid progress is compelling. Recent research demonstrates as much as $28 trillion could be added to the global economy by 2025 if all countries bridged the gender gap. That's an amount equivalent to the combined US and China economies today. Women's unpaid care work is estimated at around US$10 trillion per year, roughly equivalent to 13 percent of global GDP. The World Economic Forum points out that at current rates of progress, it will take another 217 years to reach economic parity. International fora such as the G20 are attempting to address these issues by establishing specialist dialogues such as Women20 (W20) and business leaders are stepping up to help speed progress. Why is women's economic empowerment a social, economic and business imperative? This paper seeks to explain why and suggests practical differences the W20 process can make to improve global wellbeing, not only for women, but for also their families, communities and countries.
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Publisher :
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 33,22 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Sex discrimination against women
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Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,44 MB
Release : 2023-05-25
Category :
ISBN : 9789292701475
This publication and accompanying summary materials highlight key messages from current research and data on women's economic empowerment in Pacific island countries. The analysis focuses on entrepreneurship and on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises owned by women. Drawing on over 200 published papers and studies and 11 quantitative datasets, it looks at what fosters and what hinders women's economic empowerment in the Pacific. It considers business ownership, formalization, and expansion; violence against women and girls; and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The materials include recommendations for research, policy, and programming.
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Page : pages
File Size : 37,66 MB
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Publisher : UN
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,72 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211207002
This publication provides a regional overview of progress made in implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in the Asia-Pacific region, from the perspectives of the national governments. More specifically, this report provides a summary of the identified achievements and challenges of ESCAP members and associate members in relation to gender equality and women�' empowerment, including in relation to the 12 critical areas of concern of the Platform for Action. This report also outlines the key means of implementation of the Platform for Action, along with the members' and associate members' delineated priorities for strengthening implementation and achieving gender equality.
Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,54 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Businesswomen
ISBN : 9789292612863
This book provides a current and comprehensive analysis of the context in which Pacific women engage in the private sector, as well as a detailed list of strategies to increase their participation in business. Drawing on research and data from seven Pacific countries, it offers a diversity of innovative and pragmatic ways to empower women and enhance their economic opportunities. Jointly undertaken by the Asian Development Bank's Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative and the Government of Australia, this study is valuable for anyone seeking to support Pacific women and contribute to entrepreneurship, business development, and private sector growth.
Author : Anuradha K. Rajivan
Publisher : UN
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,9 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211262865
Women still confront multiple forms of discrimination in every Asia-Pacific country. Despite robust growth and progress on many fronts, gender inequality persists and deprives the region of a significant source of human potential. Countries in the region that have done the most to tap women's talents and capacities have traveled farthest on many aspects of human development. Countries that tolerate deep inequities fall short of equal citizenshipndash;and face social instability and economic loss, particularly acute amid global economic downturn. Today, Asia- Pacific stands at a crossroads. But with better institutions, openness to ideas, and more resources, the region is well equipped to achieve gender equality. This Report looks at three key opportunities for achieving gender equality-economics, politics and the law. Transforming institutions in all three areas, changing attitudes and assessing progress continually will open the door wide to rapid, far-reaching change for human development.