Publication: Women in Water Utilities: Breaking Barriers

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2019-08-27
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2019-08-27
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Abstract
Women are significantly underrepresented in the water workforce. Multiple barriers, ranging from social norms, to inadequate HR policies, to an unwelcoming work environment, pose challenges to female water professionals’ entering, staying and advancing in the water sector. This study explores these barriers and provides utilities with practical approaches to advance their gender diversity.
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World Bank. 2019. Women in Water Utilities; Las Mujeres en las Empresas de servicios de Agua; Participation des femmes dans les compagnies des eaux; Women in Water Utilities : Breaking Barriers; Derriban Barreras; Las mujeres son una reserva de talento desaprovechada en el sector del agua. Las mujeres enfrentan barreras para tener acceso a igualdad de empleo en las empresas de agua durante la trayectoria de su carrera. Aunque el informe centra su atención en los proveedores de los servicios, crear un entorno habilitador en la esfera nacional y sectorial es importante para facilitar cambios en el terreno.; Comment surmonter les obstacles. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/32319 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.
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