Author: Kehinde Ajayi, Senior Fellow & Director of Gender Equality and Inclusion Program, Center for Global Development Title: What do we know about adolescent girls’ experiences in Africa? Author:
From Victoria Rames, Gender Expert at USAID’s Engendering Industries Program, implemented by Tetra Tech, comes information about a conference that will build upon WEESA’s learning event last January This conference offers
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A powerful statement by three powerful women, this jointly written article makes a strong case for gender equality, equal rights, and inclusion – drawing on evidence that diversity and an equal role
Where are we on the march toward gender equality? This World Bank Development Podcast explores answers to questions about gender gaps and what could happen if these were closed. Featured speakers are
Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie sits down with World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde to reflect on how to build a more equitable world, challenge stereotypes, and lead with authenticity. “In
Designed to be used in male-dominated industries, this training manual offers practical guidance on how to promote equitable, collaborative and respectful corporate cultures – which, studies show, improves worker retention and productivity,
This compilation of four reports outlines current research, effective methods, and recommendations for engaging men in WEE – at the household, community, and policy levels. Topics covered also include intra-household dynamics
Findings from this RCT indicate that – with some encouragement – men are willing to transfer commercial farming contract rights to their wives. This study examines the impact of this on women’s
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Empowering Adolescent Girls: Insights, Challenges, and Strategies - A Preview of Findings from the Africa Region
Author: Kehinde Ajayi, Senior Fellow & Director of Gender Equality and Inclusion Program, Center for Global Development Title: What do we know about adolescent girls’ experiences in Africa? Author:
Engendering Industries Conference: Advancing Gender Equality in the Workplace
From Victoria Rames, Gender Expert at USAID’s Engendering Industries Program, implemented by Tetra Tech, comes information about a conference that will build upon WEESA’s learning event last January This conference offers
Everyone Benefits When Women Earn
From Reema Nanavaty, Director of SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) in India, comes this article which highlights how millions of Indian women work in the informal sector – often invisibly and in hazardous
The Economic Power of Gender Equality
A powerful statement by three powerful women, this jointly written article makes a strong case for gender equality, equal rights, and inclusion – drawing on evidence that diversity and an equal role
The Journey Towards Gender Equality: Are Laws on the Books Enough?
Where are we on the march toward gender equality? This World Bank Development Podcast explores answers to questions about gender gaps and what could happen if these were closed. Featured speakers are
We Should All Be Feminists: A Conversation with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie sits down with World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde to reflect on how to build a more equitable world, challenge stereotypes, and lead with authenticity. “In
Engaging Men for Gender Equality in the Workplace Manual (2023)
Designed to be used in male-dominated industries, this training manual offers practical guidance on how to promote equitable, collaborative and respectful corporate cultures – which, studies show, improves worker retention and productivity,
Evidence Review on the Role of Male Engagement in Women’s Economic Empowerment Programs (2021)
This compilation of four reports outlines current research, effective methods, and recommendations for engaging men in WEE – at the household, community, and policy levels. Topics covered also include intra-household dynamics
Empowering Women to Engage in Commercial Agriculture (2022)
Findings from this RCT indicate that – with some encouragement – men are willing to transfer commercial farming contract rights to their wives. This study examines the impact of this on women’s
Coupling Labor Supply Decisions: An Experiment in India (2021)
Using a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to understand better the low female labor force participation rate in India, researchers came to a surprising finding: intra-household discussions between young couples about