Summary: engendering development through gender equality in rights, resources, and voice - Washington, D.C. The World Bank 2001 - vii, 32p.

Examines both previous and current research from various social science disciplines so as to observe the costs of persistent gender disparities to well-being and the development prospects of countries. Illustrates the relationship between economic development and gender equality and the part public policy and civic action play in the promotion of gender equality. A wide range of topics the are applicable to development policy are covered.Includes the website, which is www.worldbank.org/gender/prr.


Gender Identity|Human Rights|Research|Economics

HQ 1075 .W67 2001