Women’s economic empowerment and public infrastructure : policy brief

Date

2018

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Abstract

For public infrastructure projects, gender analysis is critical in design and implementation to ensure equitable outcomes. While infrastructure often falls into the category of ‘gender-blind’ policies, women’s access to jobs and the burden of unpaid care work at home depend on the availability of essential services. This Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) research report highlights the role of infrastructure in reducing the time burden of unpaid care, and improving access to opportunities through decent transportation and roads.

Description

French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Autonomisation économique des femmes et infrastructures publiques : exposé de politique

Keywords

INFRASTRUCTURE, WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, UNPAID WORK, GENDER ROLES, ASIA, WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT, GLOBAL SOUTH, TRANSPORTATION

Citation

DOI