Towards Improved Retirement Savings Outcomes for Women
Labour market inequalities are well-known to be the main drivers of the gender pension
gap. This publication focuses on helping governments find solutions for retirement
savings arrangements that do not further exacerbate these inequalities. This study
first analyses why the gender pension gap exists and sheds light on some of the behavioural
and cultural factors that contribute to these inequalities. Country case studies assess
how demographics, labour markets and other factors may affect gaps in pension coverage,
assets and entitlements. The study then explores how the design of retirement savings
plans affects men and women differently. Finally, it provides policy options to improve
retirement savings outcomes for women and to help close the gender pension gap.