Women’s Economic Empowerment in Selected MENA Countries: The Impact of Legal Frameworks in Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco and 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.
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| 2019-02-08 15:20:11
Document Type
Report
Source
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Keywords :
/Women's economic empowerment//Labour market//Gender equality //Female Labour force participation//Informal employment//Women entrepreneurs//Women and business//International conventions//Gender equality in constitutional text//Labour law//MENA countries/ Algeria// Egypt//Jordan/ /Libya//Morocco //Tunisia