Gender equality

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World Survey on the Role of Women in Development 2014

UN Women report on gender equality and sustainable development

United Nations Women 2014 report focuses on gender equality and sustainable development. Discusses green economy and care work, food security, population dynamics, and investments for gender-responsive sustainable development. Uses three criteria to assess whether policy actions and investments for sustainable development adequately address gender equality: i) whether they support women's capabilities and their enjoyment of rights; ii) whether they reduce, rather than increase, women's unpaid care work; and iii) whether they embrace women's equal and meaningful participation as actors, leaders and decision-makers. Proposes recommendations for gender-responsive policy actions and investments towards sustainable development overall.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Jan 2014

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance, Microinsurance

Women, Work and the Economy

IMF staff discussion note sets out macroeconomic gains from gender equity

International Monetary Fund staff discussion note examines specific macro-critical features of women's participation in the labour market, constraints preventing women from developing their full economic potential, and possible policies to overcome these obstacles.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Sep 2013

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities

Policy Guidance on Addressing Women's and Girls' Needs for Financial Awareness and Education

OECD/INFE guidelines to improve the financial literacy of women and girls

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development International Network on Financial Education guideline addresses gender differences in financial literacy and provides ways to financially empower women and girls. Analyzes challenges to enhance women's and girls' competencies, and draws lessons to develop efficient and tailored financial education programs for women and girls.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Sep 2013

Type: Guideline

Peer: Principles and Good Practices for Financial Education and Awareness

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Financial inclusion, Gender equality

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities

Providing Women Access to Financial Services

WWB report highlights barriers to inclusion of poor women in the financial sector

Women`s World Banking White Paper discusses major barriers that impede inclusion of poor women from the financial sector. Provides solutions and encourages broadening definition of financial inclusion to include a full suite of financial products including access to savings accounts, insurance and pensions.

Publisher: Others Release date: Jul 2013

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions

Financial Inclusion and Legal Discrimination Against Women

WB research paper analyzes gender differences in use of financial services in 98 developing countries

World Bank study analyzes gender differences in the use of financial services using individual-level data from 98 developing countries. Data highlights the existence of significant gender gaps in ownership of accounts and usage of savings and credit products. Gender is significantly related to usage of financial services, and legal discrimination against women and gender norms may explain some of the cross-country variation in access to finance for women.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Apr 2013

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Banking

Measuring Financial Inclusion: Explaining Variation in Use of Financial Services Across and Within Countries

Brooking discussion paper measures how adults save, borrow, make payments, and manage risks

Brookings Institution discussion paper summarizes indicators that measure how adults in 148 countries save, borrow, make payments and manage risk. Provides benchmark of financial inclusion around the world and investigates significant country- and individual-level variation in how adults use formal and informal financial systems to manage their day-to-day finances and plan for the future. 50% of adults worldwide are "banked" but account penetration varies across countries by level of economic development and across income groups within countries. Women in developing economies are still more excluded from financial sector than men.

Publisher: Others Release date: Mar 2013

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Consumer education and protection, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Banking, Microfinance

Gender Diversity and Corporate Performance

Credit Suisse study examines whether gender diversity within corporate management improves performance

Credit Suisse report shows results of testing the performance of 2,360 companies globally over the last six years. Analysis demonstrates that it would on average have been better to have invested in corporates with women on their management boards than in those without. Report looks at four questions: i) what evidence is there to support the theory that stock market performance is enhanced by having a greater number of women on the board; ii) is there any difference in the financial characteristics of companies with a greater number of women on the board; iii) why might it make a difference (better or worse) to have some gender diversity in company management; and iv) what factors might limit companies from increasing female representation?

Publisher: Others Release date: Aug 2012

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Corporate governance, Gender equality

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities

Women Matter: Making the Breakthrough

McKinsey report benchmarks gender diversity programs in Europe

McKinsey & Company report on research into gender diversity practices of 235 European companies. Research shows that 63% of companies have at least 20 different initiatives in place as part of their gender diversity programs.

Publisher: Others Release date: Jan 2012

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Corporate governance

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities

Strengthening Access to Finance for Women-owned SMEs in Developing Countries

GPFI report on challenges facing women who own small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion report provides evidence and recommendations to expand ability of women entrepreneurs to pursue economic opportunities, invest additional capital, hire more employees, and grow their businesses. Highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities for advancing women`s entrepreneurship and increasing their access to finance.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Oct 2011

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Peer: Providing Women Access to Financial Services

Topics: Gender equality, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Microfinance, Microinsurance

Optimizing Board Effectiveness with Gender Diversity

WB discussion paper on gender diversity on corporate boards

World Bank discussion paper explores whether quotas are the solution to underrepresentation by women on corporate boards of directors. Cites evidence that quotas can lead to tokenism, diminish overall value of diversity on boards, affect board dynamics, and potentially lead to diluted commitments from existing female board directors. Instead, recommends that companies take a holistic approach toward improving board nominating criteria and processes, developing female middle and senior management talent, and ensuring positive dynamics among diverse board members.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Jan 2011

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Gender equality, Corporate governance

Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Securities

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382 records

World Survey on the Role of Women in Development 2014

Women, Work and the Economy

Policy Guidance on Addressing Women's and Girls' Needs for Financial Awareness and Education

Providing Women Access to Financial Services

Financial Inclusion and Legal Discrimination Against Women

Measuring Financial Inclusion: Explaining Variation in Use of Financial Services Across and Within Countries

Gender Diversity and Corporate Performance

Women Matter: Making the Breakthrough

Strengthening Access to Finance for Women-owned SMEs in Developing Countries

Optimizing Board Effectiveness with Gender Diversity

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