ISBN:
9789264279322
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (152 p.)
,
21 x 28cm.
Series Statement:
Competitiveness and Private Sector Development
Parallel Title:
Parallele Sprachausgabe L'autonomisation économique des femmes dans la région MENA : L'impact des cadres juridiques algérien, égyptien, jordanien, libyen, marocain et tunisien
Parallel Title:
Parallele Sprachausgabe التمكين الاقتصادي للمرأة في بعض الدول العربية: أثر الأطر القانونية في الجزائر ومصر والأردن وليبيا والمغرب وتونس
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Women's economic empowerment in selected MENA countries
Keywords:
Frauenpolitik
;
Nationales Recht
;
MENA-Staaten
;
Employment
;
Social Issues/Migration/Health
;
Development
;
Industry and Services
;
Algeria
;
Egypt
;
Jordan
;
Libya
;
Morocco
;
Tunisia
Abstract:
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.
DOI:
10.1787/9789264279322-en
