This policy brief states that to achieve the G20 member nation’s objective, both individually and collectively, of achieving growth that is strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive, it is critical to enact policies and design programs that target and empower the large population of rural women.
This policy brief puts forward three pillars to address gender gaps in public policies, their implementation and impact: systematic reviews of policies, laws and regulations that limit women’s economic activity; gender budgeting; and improving the quality of gender disaggregated data to support impact assessments, policy analyses, and advocacy.
This policy brief explains why addressing care needs is fundamental for the economic empowerment of women and their participation in the labor market. It offers successful examples that G20 countries can replicate to reach these objectives.
