COVID-19 and Women’s Economic Participation
Summary
This report provides analysis from a rapid but extensive literature review around the impacts of COVID-19, previous pandemics and recessions on the economic position of women. It also includes analysis on actual and potential impacts in Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines and Vietnam, as well as risks and opportunities looking ahead.
Citation
Baird, Marian, and Elizabeth Elizabeth. “COVID-19 and Women’s Economic Participation: A Rapid Analysis on COVID-19 and Implications for Women’s Economic Participation.” Investing in Women, May 2020
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