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Category Archives: International Development
Dealing with resistance to gender equality and 5 tips on how to respond
Below are five frequent comments heard by gender consultants followed by some tips, data and links to resources for addressing them: Women don’t want to work in male jobs There are enough women in politics In our country, women are … Continue reading
Posted in gender, gender bias, gender equality, International Development, male dominated industries, women workers
Tagged gender, gender avengers, gender bias, gender equality, gender parity, International Development, leadership, male dominated sectors, manels. promundo, patriarchy, politics, USAID, world bank
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Effective Business Environment Reform: A Gendered Perspective
In developing countries, projects or interventions tend to address the needs of women at the base of the pyramid or micro-business owners. In contrast, very few initiatives focus on the gendered effects of the regulatory, business or investment environment on … Continue reading
Posted in International Development, women entrepreneurs, Women's Economic Empowerment
Tagged Bangladesh, business environment reform, DFID, International Finance Corporation, investment climate reform, SBA, Small and medium sized businesses, USA, women entrepreneurs, Women Impacting Public Policy, Women's Business Centers, world bank
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Ruta Aidis, PhD 