Women farmers in Senegal constitute up to 70% of the workforce and produce 80% of crops. IFC's Base of the Pyramid platform aids Baobab Group in expanding financing for women rice farmers to enhance productivity and climate resilience. Despite progress, gender inequality persists globally, with women having fewer legal rights in over 30 countries. Efforts to address obstacles faced by women in the workforce can significantly boost the global economy.
Closing the gender gap in employment and entrepreneurship could raise global gross domestic product by more than 20 percent. Read @WorldBank’s new report on Women, Business, and the Law: https://t.co/M02iK1Ro71
“Increasing women’s workforce participation can significantly boost the global economy. We remain steadfast in our efforts to address the obstacles women face as we work alongside the private sector," said Mohamed Gouled, IFC's VP of Industries. https://t.co/cjq4iI9QMq #WomensDay https://t.co/tr9JvzVupk
WOMEN LEADERS SUMMIT 2024 "After October 7, I was sure that my sisters all over the world would immediately rise up to protest," said Shari Mendes. "And yet, we have been stunned by the silence of most of our sisters." Click on 📸 to learn more https://t.co/SCYE3vdLsT
In Senegal & globally, women lead food production. IFC & @Baobab are investing in women rice farmers in the Senegal River Valley to support their access to land and finance, boost productivity, and adapt to climate change. https://t.co/Yiu7hOQ5vB #IFCGender #BankingOnWomen https://t.co/znXQwRDhMN
Chronic underinvestment in gender equality slows progress and, in some instances, even reverses the gains we have made in addressing gender inequalities. Pleased to join @GWLvoices #CSW68 side event on ‘Reimagining A Gender-Inclusive Financial Architecture For Poverty… https://t.co/mYvUenpy0l
WOMEN LEADERS SUMMIT 2024 "Many steps are needed to achieve equality beyond just voicing our opinions – it starts with education and extends to legislation," Esther Luzzatto said. Click on 📸 to learn more https://t.co/TqtMRLVBVv
The world’s slow progress toward gender equality amounts to a grave moral failure with a huge opportunity cost. Click the link to read a new PS Big Picture featuring @KGeorgieva, @yanisvaroufakis, and more on the enduring barriers to women’s empowerment. https://t.co/VmQIAxzmEk https://t.co/YgJfGlpMKL
Women enjoy less than two-thirds of the legal rights available to men in over 30 countries. Despite decades of progress, legal and economic barriers not only limit their potential but also hinders this global growth. Learn more: https://t.co/M02iK1Ro71 https://t.co/VUKLccvhH9
Despite significant strides towards #equality, traditional perceptions of #gender roles still influence many aspects of life, from #educational opportunities to #workforce participation: @oommen https://t.co/2BL3v0iIjd
Women farmers make up to 70% of Senegal's workforce, producing 80% of crops. With IFC's Base of the Pyramid platform, @Baobab_Group expands financing & services for women rice farmers, enhancing productivity & resilience to climate change. https://t.co/J10GAEJtit #BankingOnWomen https://t.co/1ILVp2TOGz