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Cervical Cancer Undermines Gender Equality in Africa

This blog post is co-authored with: Sheila DuttaThe 2012 World Development Report (WDR) “Gender Equality and Development” found that, while many disadvantages faced by women and girls have shrunk...

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Minding the Gap: Gender Equality and Trade in Africa

Mind the Gap: Gender Equality and Trade in Africa (Trailer) According to the World Bank report, "Women and Trade in Africa: Realizing the Potential", eliminating gender-specific barriers can help...

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Why are women farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa less productive?

Researchers have documented a wide array of gender disparities in sub-Saharan Africa that have important implications for individual and household well-being. Perhaps one of the most significant...

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Large scale mining in Africa is a mixed blessing for women

The African continent is rich in natural resources, like oil, gas and minerals that contribute to a large share of exports, and are now a major source of foreign direct investment. In our paper...

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