This resource provides key facts relating to the case for promoting women’s economic empowerment in development programming and business planning. It explains what companies can do to advance women’s economic empowerment in low and middle-income countries, and highlights opportunities for action.
This resource provides recommendations on 4 areas:
- creating jobs and building skills
- access to finances and entrepreneurship opportunities
- access to technology and infrastructure
- legal rights, discrimination in the workplace and social norms
Date of publication
Publisher
Work and Opportunities for Women Helpdesk
Population
Women and girls
Sector
Digital technologies
Education and skills
Employment
Gender equality
Type of resource
Report
Funding
FCDO-funded resource by partner
Length
Medium (6-20 pages)
Geographical focus
Global
Language
English
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