Search Results - subject:"Discriminatory practices"

Examining the impact of gender discriminatory practices on women's development and progression at work

Ketchiwou, Gaelle Fitong; Dzansi, Lineo Winifred - In: Businesses 3 (2023) 2, pp. 347-367

Although there has been a worldwide cry for gender equity within organizations, gender discriminatory practices … structures despite their efforts to ascend. This paper seeks to examine the link between gender discriminatory practices and … gender discriminatory practices impact women's career progression. While having a gender-friendly work environment is …

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Guinea-Bissau; Second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

This paper reports on the economic and financial reforms in Guinea-Bissau. After a long period of recession since the beginning of 2000 followed by a slight recovery in 2007, the economy of Guinea-Bissau has entered a new growth spurt in 2008. The budget deficit, which averaged 10 percent of GDP...

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Liberia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008

This paper discusses implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in Liberia. Liberiaâ€™s PRS articulates the governmentâ€™s overall vision and major strategies for moving toward rapid, inclusive, and sustainable growth and development during the period 2008â€“11. This...

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Gender and its Relevance to Macroeconomic Policy: A Survey

Stotsky, Janet Gale - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006

This survey examines the implications of gender differences in economic behavior for macroeconomic policy. It finds that reducing gender inequality and improving the status of women may contribute to higher rates of economic growth and greater macroeconomic stability. Women's relative lack of...

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Gender-Responsive Government Budgeting

Sarraf, Feridoun - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003

This paper examines the concept of gender-responsive government budgeting, promoted in recent years by women's nongovernmental organizations, academia, and multilateral organizations, and the extent of its implementation by national governments in both advanced and developing countries. Owing to...

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