Women’s Economic Empowerment

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Women's Economic Empowerment in India: Soumya Kapoor on the CGD Podcast
Megan O'Donnell
August 11, 2021
Megan O'Donnell of CGD and Soumya Kapoor of IWWAGE discuss breaking down the barriers that keep Indian women from the workforce, the roles of local and international actors, and promising policy models in India.
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Gender Gaps in Education: What the Past Tells Us About the Future
David Evans et al.
March 17, 2020
Politicians, donors, celebrities, and researchers alike have all made the case for investments in girls’ education. But despite the evidence and the advocacy, women still have less education than men in two-thirds of the world’s countries.
CGD NOTE

From Principles to Practice: Strengthening Accountability for Gender Equality in International Development
Megan O'Donnell
January 31, 2020
This policy note seeks to contribute to maximizing the impact of Beijing +25, and strengthening accountability for global gender equality more broadly, by grappling with three core questions: For what should governments be held accountable? To whom should they...
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Reflecting on “Niche” Commitments Made at Biarritz
Megan O'Donnell et al.
September 16, 2019
A focus on progressive legislation to promote gender equality at Biarritz is a move in the right direction