Bridging the Gap : Improving Capabilities and Expanding Opportunities for Women in the Middle East and North Africa Region

World Bank

Washington, DC

关键词: ACCEPTABLE COLLATERAL;    ACCESS TO FINANCE;    ACCESS TO RESOURCES;    ADOLESCENT GIRLS;    AGRICULTURAL SECTOR;   

RP-ID  :  57518

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This brief summarizes some of thesignificant constraints women in Middle East and NorthAfrica (MENA) face: limited labor market mobility, amismatch between skills acquired in school and what is indemand in the labor market, and legal or institutionalfactors related to cultural norms, all of which inhibit thetransition from school to work. The brief identifies variouspolicy options and outlines the World Bank's strategyfor supporting governments in achieving gender parity in theregion. Rigorous analytical work, experimental policy pilotsand lending operations with a strong gender focus all formpart of the Bank's strategy towards reducing gendergaps in economic opportunities.