Journal ArticlesAre women’s labour force participation rates improving in sub-Saharan Africa?
Backhaus, Andreas; Loichinger, Elke (2022)
WIDER Research Brief 2022/4. Helsinki: UNU-WIDER
Several sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries have achieved substantial economic growth in the past 30 years. Likewise, access to education has considerably expanded, as reflected in rising enrolment rates for both men and women. Female labour force participation (FLFP) rates, however, are stagnant in sub-Saharan Africa, giving rise to concerns over whether economic progress has been conducive to women’s empowerment.
