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Author (s):

USAID, Office of Women in Development

Date:

March 2009

Publication (if applicable):

N/A

Abstract (if Available):

Women play a critical role in driving economic development throughout the world. According to The Economist, the increase in female employment has been the main driving force of economic growth in the last few decades. Empowering women economically can lift entire families and communities out of poverty. Women in poor countries are more likely to spend their income on food, education and healthcare for their children - creating powerful, positive and measurable benefits to society. This article examines the impact of the current economic crisis on women in particular and offers recommendations aimed at increasing women's economic security during the ongoing crisis.

URL:

http://bizclir.com/galleries/publications/WID%20Economic%20Crisis%20and%20Gender.pdf