Only 31% of Sri Lankan women participate in the labor force. But are women lacking the skills to search for a job? The data suggest that, for most women, this is not the primary constraint. In fact, a significant share of women report having the necessary skills to find and apply for jobs if they were looking for work.
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Women's Job Search Skills in Sri Lanka
Only 31% of Sri Lankan women participate in the labor force.
But are women lacking the skills to search for a job? The data suggest that, for most women, this is not the primary constraint. In fact, a significant share of women report having the necessary skills to find and apply for jobs if they were looking for work.