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Gender Equality Data & Statistics
This gender data portal is a one-stop shop for gender information, catering to a wide range of users and providing data from a variety of sources. Data at the country level are organized under six thematic headings, which are aligned to the themes identified by the Inter-agency and Expert Group on Gender Statistics. The portal includes gender datasets from the United Nations(UN) compiled by its Regional Commissions and Sectoral Agencies, as well as World Bank conducted or funded surveys and reports, such as the 2012 World Development Report (WDR) on Gender and Development. The data available should enable assessment of Bank funding of gender-informed activities , as well as monitoring of country progress on key development agendas such as the Millennium Development Goals , IDA 16 and the Bank’s Corporate Scorecard. This portal is a work in progress -- the database will be continuously updated as new information becomes available, and as new gender priorities are identified. .......................................................................................................................
Gender
Women's empowerment and the promotion of gender equality are
key to achieving sustainable development. Greater gender equality can enhance
economic efficiency and improve other development outcomes by removing barriers
that prevent women from having the same access as men to human resource
endowments, rights, and economic opportunities. Giving women access to equal
opportunities allows them to emerge as social and economic actors, influencing
and shaping more inclusive policies. Improving women’s status also leads to
more investment in their children’s education, health, and overall wellbeing.
Data here covers demography, education, health, labor force and employment, and
political participation.
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Maternal Mortality Ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)
