Economy & Finance

Poor women and girls are disproportionately vulnerable to financial shocks compared to men because they often have fewer assets - such as education, resources and social networks – to cushion them from shocks. This theme explores key gender issues for the economy including examining the relevance and impact of macro-economic frameworks, financial institutions and policy, and reviewing the gendered impacts of the current global financial crisis.

Putting gender back in the picture: rethinking women's economic empowerment - overview and annotated bibliography

This report - consisting of an overview report and annotated bibliography - explores the dominant analysis taking hold around women's economic empowerment and seeks to promote a nuanced understanding of the gendered barriers that prevent some women from benefiting from economic opportunities or from being empowered despite access to these opportunities.

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