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Women's Economic Empowerment in Selected MENA Countries

The Impact of Legal Frameworks in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia

This report examines how current legal provisions in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia are impacting women’s ability to fully participate in economic life, both as employees and entrepreneurs. It is based on a comparative analysis of the various rights set out in constitutions, personal status laws, labour laws, in addition to tax and business laws. The report recognises the considerable progress made – in particular in the aftermath of the 2011 uprisings – following the adoption of constitutional and institutional reforms to strengthen women’s status. Yet ensuring sufficient opportunities for women remains a challenge in the six countries. The report suggests that this may be due to different factors such as: the existence of certain laws that are gender discriminatory, contradictions between various legal frameworks, lack of enforcement mechanisms, and barriers for women in accessing justice.  Through targeted policies, countries can tackle these challenges, and help unleash women’s potential to boost growth, competitiveness and inclusive social development.

Published on October 07, 2017Also available in: Arabic, French

In series:Competitiveness and Private Sector Developmentview more titles

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword and acknowledgements
Acronyms and abbreviations
Executive summary
Assessment and recommendations to foster women's economic empowerment in selected MENA countries
Women's participation in the labour market and entrepreneurship in selected MENA countries
International and constitutional commitments and women's access to justice in selected MENA countries
The impact of family law on women's economic empowerment in selected MENA countries
Women's labour rights and entrepreneurship in selected MENA countries
Annexes2 chapters available
Annex to the acknowledgements
The Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI)
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