Jordan Now : New Work Opportunities for Women
Improving women's access to economic opportunities remains an important development challenge for the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). Although impressive strides have been made region-wide in improving women's educational and...
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| Format: | Brief |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2012
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2010/10/13724850/jordan-now-new-work-opportunities-women http://hdl.handle.net/10986/10912 |
| Summary: | Improving women's access to
economic opportunities remains an important development
challenge for the Middle East and North Africa region
(MENA). Although impressive strides have been made
region-wide in improving women's educational and health
outcomes, the region's low female labor force
participation rates are not commensurate with these
achievements. The youth, especially young women, are very
vulnerable, facing significantly higher rates of
unemployment. Productive use of this increasingly well
educated portion of the labor force promises faster and more
sustained economic growth for the region as a whole. In this
context, MENA countries are looking at various policies and
programs to change this situation. This quick note looks at
a pilot program in Jordan which is attempting to tackle this challenge. |
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