… to economic growth and poverty reduction, not only in developingcountries but also in high-income countries. Women … a stronger resilience to the crisis than the general economy. On this basis, the plan is structured around three …
… may be misleading as they do not cover the informal rural economy, in which women are still involved. Women play a key … of innovation and diversification in rural areas by developing new activities, production lines and services. For … enterprises are being implemented in some European countries. The development of rural areas requires the …
… tend to work in the cultural and creative sector. In some countries, evidence is now emerging that women are becoming … Culture, Media and Sport in 2014, shows that the creative economy employs a lower proportion of women than the wider … conducting targeted women’s empowerment activities, developing tool kits and guidelines, and supporting the …
… In terms of economic growth, the so-called knowledge economy is a key economic factor underpinning national and EU … in access to broadband results in a 1.38 % rise in GDP in developingcountries. The 2015 progress report on the EU Digital Agenda …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) is one of … domestic product (GDP). Trading by EU Member States with countries beyond the EU represents 17% of global trade flows. … and financial crisis, and for the recovery of the European economy. The promotion of gender equality will unleash the …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social … societies. They make substantial contributions to the economy and contribute to the improved health, nutrition and … in education and training policy remains crucial in countries where equal access to education is taken as a …
… Relevance of gender in employment While considerable progress has been … employment gap In all Member States and in most accession countries employment and participation rates for women, even … of 39%. Inequality in decision-making positions In the economy, women still have difficulties in reaching …
… as organic food producers. For economic growth, the green economy is a key economic factor underpinning national and EU … poverty is a problem that is on the rise in industrialised countries. When there is an increase in oil and gas prices … modern and sustainable energy services for all in developingcountries, in particular least developed …
… pose challenges and uncertainties for the EU’s economy and society, as well as causing environmental … a demand that can be met only by importing the latter from developingcountries. This leads to land use changes, which are often …
… violence particularly affect women and girls in all countries and in all social classes. Domestic violence … health promotion and prevention assist Member States in developing effective strategies to reduce health inequalities … healthcare sector (when compared to other sectors of the economy) work–life balance the provision of supportive and …
… used to their greatest extent for the development of the economy, and society at large. In economic terms, gender … on gender equality in regional development reveals that developing infrastructure is not enough. Besides the lack of … it should be noted that in Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian countries, specific attention is paid to gender mainstreaming …
… one of the main income generators in both developed and developingcountries, with business volumes that equal or surpass oil … (UNWTO) estimates the impact of tourism in the world economy as 9% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). …
… public and intermediate means of transport. Some European countries, in their efforts to mainstream gender into … in the transport sector is lower than the average in the economy. It plans to undertake specific measures to render … equality by eliminating existing gender impediments and developing a culture of engagement and inclusiveness for both …