There is a lack of causal evidence on the availability of childcare solutions and women's employment in South Asia. Only three studies examined the impact of the availability of daycare
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
Coutnries in South Asia have a longer history of women's group activity than in other parts of the world. The typology of women's groups can be categorized either by membership
There are over 260 million home-based workers around the world and over 50 million of these reside in South Asia. In a fast-paced, globalized world, home-based workers - a majority
Home-based workers comprise own-account workers, workers carrying out work for remuneration, and contributing family workers helping such workers to produce goods or provide services from in or around their own
Skills training programs for women in the South Asian regione generally focus more on vocational skills training, such as tailoring, stitching, and hairdressing. However, skills training plus programs, which are
Women Self Help Groups in India have risen to the extraordinary challenge of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. They are meeting shortfalls in masks, sanitizers and protective equipment, running community kitchens, fighting
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Causal Evidence on Childcare Solutions and Women's Employment in India
There is a lack of causal evidence on the availability of childcare solutions and women's employment in South Asia. Only three studies examined the impact of the availability of daycare
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
Women's Groups Offer Both Direct and Indirect Pathways to Empowerment
Coutnries in South Asia have a longer history of women's group activity than in other parts of the world. The typology of women's groups can be categorized either by membership
Home-Based Workers: An Overview of Four South Asian Countries
There are over 260 million home-based workers around the world and over 50 million of these reside in South Asia. In a fast-paced, globalized world, home-based workers - a majority
Women's contributions to home-based work: An overview of four South Asian countries
Women make up a large majority of home-based workers, making vital contributions to the region's household, local, and nationa economies.
Empowering Women is a Multidimensional Process
Impact evaluations and systematic reviews indicate some positive effects of women's groups on econominc outcomes, but evidence is mixed.
Why do we see such large numbers of women engage in home-based work?
Home-based workers comprise own-account workers, workers carrying out work for remuneration, and contributing family workers helping such workers to produce goods or provide services from in or around their own
There are many different types of skills training programs in South Asia. Here are some examples of these programs
Skills training programs for women in the South Asian regione generally focus more on vocational skills training, such as tailoring, stitching, and hairdressing. However, skills training plus programs, which are
Women's groups are pivoting to address the needs of communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Women Self Help Groups in India have risen to the extraordinary challenge of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. They are meeting shortfalls in masks, sanitizers and protective equipment, running community kitchens, fighting