Women's Economic Empowerment

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Including Women in COVID-19 Digital Transfer Programs
November 25, 2020
Due to COVID-19, many governments are transferring emergency funds to people in need. However, women face unique challenges in accessing these funds. By understanding and addressing these challenges, we can make sure that women are included in and benefit equally from digital transfer programs.&nbsp...
WORKING PAPER

Women’s Economic Empowerment in West Africa: Towards a Practical Research Agenda
Mayra Buvinic et al.
October 20, 2020
Evidence on ‘what works’ to promote women’s economic empowerment has expanded in recent years but remains geographically unbalanced, with English speaking countries and those with more longstanding research traditions better represented. Recognizing the importance of context specificity in understan...
Blog Post

Stand-Out Findings from CGD’s Out of School Girls Survey: Big Challenges and Budget Cuts
Megan O'Donnell et al.
May 27, 2020
One month ago, we launched a survey asking education service providers about their biggest concerns and challenges in light of the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to their responses, we now have a better understanding of how COVID-19 is affecting education service operations—and what providers are doing in ...
POLICY PAPER

Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 School Closures: Insights from Frontline Organizations
Maryam Akmal et al.
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 school closures pose significant operational and financial risks to frontline organizations delivering vital education services, including non-governmental organizations, school operators, and other service providers. In this survey, we ask these organizations about the challenges they are ...