From school to work in six African countries : how are women faring? - policy brief

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IDL-56368.pdf (223.74 KB)

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2017

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Young African women who leave school and have children early face fewer livelihood options and diminished horizons. To shed light on factors that deter young women from leaving school, researchers examined evidence on school-to-work transitions. Interventions that help them stay in school can impact skills, future careers, and their contributions to society in the long run. This Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) policy brief reports that despite significant gains in education, evidence from six African countries indicates formal employment opportunities are not keeping pace and that girls and women are disadvantaged by care duties.

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Transition des études au marché du travail dans six pays africains : comment les femmes s’en tirent elles ? - exposé de politique

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ACCESS TO EDUCATION, GIRLS, SOUTH OF SAHARA, LIVELIHOODS, SCHOOL LEAVERS, CARE WORK, UNPAID WORK, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, WOMEN`S EMPLOYMENT, GENDER DISPARITY

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/56368

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) / Croissance de l’économie et débouchés économiques des femmes (CEDEF)