Trends in Gender Equality and Women’s Advancement
Trends in Gender Equality and Women’s Advancement

Author: Ms.Janet Gale Stotsky

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2016-02-12

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 1498329195

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This paper examines trends in indicators of gender equality and women’s development, using evidence derived from individual indicators and gender equality indices. We extend both the United Nations Development Program’s Gender Development Index and Gender Inequality Index to examine time trends. In recent decades, the world has moved closer to gender equality and narrowed gaps in education, health, and economic and political opportunity; however, substantial differences remain, especially in South Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. The results suggest countries can make meaningful improvements in gender equality, even while significant income differences between countries remain.

Gender Equality Index
Gender Equality Index

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Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9789292182243

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"The European Union now has its first Index, created by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), that gives a comprehensive measure of gender equality in the EU and Member States based on the EU policy framework. The Gender Equality Index will complement the work of the EU and MS in promoting and realising gender equality as one of the fundamental values of the EU and will provide evidence for future policy improvements. The Gender Equality Index shows that the European Union is only halfway towards a gender-equal society, with an average EU score of 54 (where 1 stands for no gender equality and 100 for full gender equality)."--Editor.

Women, Business and the Law 2018
Women, Business and the Law 2018

Author: World Bank Group

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2018-04-11

Total Pages: 627

ISBN-13: 1464812535

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How can governments ensure that women have the same employment and entrepreneurship opportunities as men? One important step is to level the legal playing field so that the rules for operating in the worlds of work and business apply equally regardless of gender. Women, Business and the Law 2018, the fifth edition in a series, examines laws affecting women’s economic inclusion in 189 economies worldwide. It tracks progress that has been made over the past two years while identifying opportunities for reform to ensure economic empowerment for all. The report updates all indicators as of June 1, 2017 and explores new areas of research, including financial inclusion.