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Briefs-Published date2014
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Women’s economic empowerment and trade : policy brief
Contrary to economists' hypothesis that trade liberalization would reduce discrimination—including gender bias—through increased competition, Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) research shows that impacts vary: in a globalized eco
Published date2018 -
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South Africa’s two-tiered informal sector : policy brief
Despite South Africa’s high unemployment rate, the country’s informal sector remains small.
Published date2017 -
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Does savings help women in sub-Saharan Africa to save, invest, and increase consumption?
In recent years, a number of randomized evaluations have been carried out to investigate the promotion of savings interventions.
Published date2017 -
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Increasing women’s support for democracy in Africa : policy brief
This brief shares findings from the research with an aim to inform policy responses by decision-makers in SSA working on women’s empowerment, governance, and democratic institutions.
Published date2017 -
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Does maternal employment benefit children’s education? : policy brief
This brief describes a large rural workfare program in India that raised women’s employment and in turn benefited children’s education.
Published date2017 -
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Reducing child undernutrition : which parent’s education matters most? - policy brief
Reducing child undernutrition is a global development goal. To move towards this goal, a better understanding of the determinants of adverse nutritional outcomes such as stunted growth or being underweight is helpful.
Published date2017 -
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Brazil’s trade liberalization reduced gender gaps in employment : policy brief
In almost all countries, women are less likely to be employed than men, and typically earn less than men. Over the past decades, gender gaps in employment have narrowed in many regions of the world, including Latin America.
Published date2017 -
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Does paid work put women at greater risk of domestic violence? : policy brief
Enhancing women’s labor force participation is an important way to promote women's empowerment and improve their well-being and the well-being of their children.
Published date2017 -
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Noble intentions, nagging dilemmas : in search of context-responsive truth commissions in Africa; policy brief
Published date2010