Could safe transport unlock women’s workforce participation in Pakistan? In a recent VoxDev podcast, SAR GIL’s Kate Vyborny discusses how limited mobility keeps women in urban Pakistan out of the labor market –

This report spotlights how 38 for-profit companies across Pakistan are creating more equal workplaces for women. Since 2021, the Center of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB) has partnered with the International Finance

In this episode from the podcast series “Gender Talks,” Shahnaz Kapadia, CEO of the Mera Maan Organization, and Fariya Ammar, Portfolio Manager at UN Women, unpack what economic empowerment means for

In today’s digital age, access to technology and financial services is more than just a convenience—it is a necessity. Yet, millions of women around the world remain disconnected from the

This report examines the pervasive gender gaps in Pakistan, highlighting critical barriers to women's economic empowerment, including limited labor force participation, restricted access to financial services and productive assets such

Exploring the gendered nature of energy practices and policies, this paper examines intersectional differences in urban and rural areas marked by on-grid and off-grid infrastructure. It provides a detailed analysis of

This study explores the complex experiences of migrant women in Islamabad, based on interviews with 22 women from various countries, including the Philippines, Afghanistan, Canada, Uganda, Germany, and Algeria. Their

This study finds that different aspects of financial literacy – such as savings, debt, investment, and financial planning management practices – positively impact women’s financial inclusion in Pakistan. The authors

Taking a political economy approach, this report is a valuable resource for practitioners interested in designing interventions to support women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Pakistan. It discusses foundational factors

This report combines time allocation data from the Pakistan Rural Household Panel Surveys (2012-2014) with village-level flood depth data from satellite imagery to understand labor impacts from flooding. It suggests a