In this article, we survey the theoretical literature investigating the role of gender inequality in economic … development. The vast majority of theories reviewed suggest that gender inequality is a barrier to development, particularly over … the long run. Among the many plausible mechanisms through which inequality between men and women affects the aggregate …

to financial inclusion, and it is observed that women are more vulnerable than men are to lack financial inclusion. In … for development, policymakers should consider policies that enhance literacy, eliminate gender inequality and increase pay …

Kenyan women are making a large - although frequently unseen - contribution to the country's economy, particularly in … the agricultural and informal business sectors. But women face more severe legal, regulatory, and administrative barriers … to starting and running businesses than do their male counterparts. Gender and Economic Growth in Kenya examines the …

: in my own previous experiment in Sri Lanka women given grants saw no increase in business profits, while the recent … randomized trials of microfinance in the Philippines and India also see very little in the way of profit increases when women get … efficient level of capital, which might be very low especially in countries where other labor market options for women are …

bureaucratic barriers facing women in Kenya through a gender lens. The report makes specific recommendations to address gender …This report examines the legal, administrative, and regulatory barriers that are preventing women in Kenya from … of poverty reduction and economic growth, in line with Kenya's Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment …