Gender Equity and Economic Development : Reflections from Latin America and the Caribbean

Achieving gender equity in Latin America and the Caribbean brings significant societal and economic benefits, including reduced social disparities, better access to education, higher incomes, and greater participation in the workforce.Collaboration between academia, business, and government is essential in driving these outcomes, creating more inclusive and productive economies.Gender Equity and Economic Development highlights how aligning policy, practice, and strategy can foster equitable growth across the region. This comprehensive volume is structured around three key lines of inquiry.The first section investigates the progress of public policies in promoting gender equity, offering perspectives on gender equity practices, female entrepreneurship in Colombia, and the broader implications of intersectionality.The second section delves into gender equity across different socioeconomic sectors, focusing on issues like the gender gap in social and financial security, the balance betwee