Driving inclusive economic growth with the women economic empowerment policy
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Women’s economic empowerment is a game-changer for inclusive and equitable economic growth. Women in Nigeria are resilient and resourceful as economic actors, but they face persistent gender-based barriers in accessing financial services, land, education, and employment that limit their economic potential.
According to the International Finance Corporation study, 70% of women live in extreme poverty and closing gender gaps in the economy could add $229 billion to Nigeria’s GDP over the next decade. Women have demonstrated their ability to build informal and formal businesses with minimal capital, create networks to maximise resources, and balance disproportionate caregiving responsibilities.
According to the International Finance Corporation study, 70% of women live in extreme poverty and closing gender gaps in the economy could add $229 billion to Nigeria’s GDP over the next decade. Women have demonstrated their ability to build informal and formal businesses with minimal capital, create networks to maximise resources, and balance disproportionate caregiving responsibilities.
