1. Why does gender inequality matter in MENA? -- 2. Closing the gender gap in education and health -- 3. Women in the economy -- 4. Constraints on women's work -- 5. The gender policy agenda to meet demographic and economic needs
Summary
"Gender and Development in the Middle East and North Africa recognizes the complexity of gender issues, explores the causes of gender inequality, and proposes an agenda for change. The book has been endorsed by two tireless advocates for gender equality: Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and Shirin Ebadi."--BOOK JACKET
Notes
Accompanying CD-ROM contains household surveys and statistical appendix