Country summary
This study explores pathways to gender-inclusive economic development in 13 SSA countries, highlighting how women’s contributions are often overlooked and undervalued across various sectors.
Country summary
This report provides a regional analysis of pathways to gender-inclusive economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Like in many parts of the world, women’s contributions in the region are frequently overlooked, undervalued, and undercompensated. The study explores women’s participation across various sectors in 13 SSA countries, shedding light on the challenges they face and the opportunities for fostering greater inclusivity.
Opportunities
Across many sectors in SSA, women remain concentrated in low-paid (or unpaid) roles with few opportunities for diversification, expansion or advancement
Interventions
Interventions that do not target women often have fewer or less equitable benefits, due to the structural, normative and individual barriers that women face.
Empowerment
Gender-inclusive economic development interventions can contribute to women’s economic empowerment while fostering their autonomy, social connections, and decision-making capacities.
Economic growth
Gender-inclusive interventions can also lead to greater and more inclusive economic growth for the broader economy.
Collaborative effort to promote Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE)
Euromonitor International’s global project manager, Dr. Bolutife Onaneye, describes the origin, rationale, methodology, and potential next steps for the multi-donor “Pathways to Gender-Inclusive Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sectoral Analysis” gender study.
Our steering committee mission is to improve gender equity and promote economic growth.
Learn moreThe study identifies the growing economic sectors in each country that hold the most promising opportunities for women.
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