Publication: Towards a More Equitable Development: Constraints and Opportunities for Women in Djibouti
Date
2023-03-17
ISSN
Published
2023-03-17
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
Djibouti has experienced a record of
strong economic growth and has made considerable progress in
various developmental indicators in recent years. Despite
this important progress, major challenges remain as
Djibouti’s development has not been equitable nor inclusive,
including from a gender perspective. Djibouti has
experienced dynamic social change reflected in the
considerable improvement over the years in women’s rights
and responsibilities as well as their access to
opportunities, but the patriarchal societal structure and
the disconnect between constitutional and legal frameworks
continue to impede women. This gender assessment provides a
comprehensive view of the status of women in Djibouti along
three dimensions: endowments in human capital, economic
opportunities, as well as voice and agency, which
encompasses issues such as gender based violence, decision
making, and political participation, among others.
Citation
“World Bank. 2023. Towards a More Equitable Development : Constraints and Opportunities for Women in Djibouti. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/de44d60c-a752-486a-a8d4-ba756c0cb862”