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Arab women's economic participation is as diverse, complex and misunderstood as the region itself, as Curator Masum Momaya writes in her essay, Women's Empowerment, Arab Style.  This week, we spotlight stories in Economica that depict the myriad ways women in the Middle East participate in the economy—rural entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Saudi businesswomen, and a microenterprise organization in Pakistan.

  • ESSAY: Planting Seeds in Afghanistan>> In war-torn Afghanistan, female farmers are building farm businesses to gain economic independence and cultivate stability.
  • PODCAST: Politically Powerless, Economically Powerful>> Saudi Arabian women aren't allowed to be in a room alone with a man who isn't their relative, yet they own nearly 70 percent of bank accounts and 20 percent of private companies. Businesswoman Rasha Hifzi describes Saudi women's struggle for equality.
  • SLIDESHOW: Kashf Foundation>> In Pakistan, Kashf Foundation offers small loans to women from low income communities as a way to alleviate poverty, helping to start businesses, improve homes and pay for emergency expenses.

Explore all of the stories in Economica, and leave a comment or recommend your favorites!  We also want to see your work. For more information about how to submit to Economica, visit our Call for Submissions page.





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