Multiplicity of Laws Poses A Problem for Africa
Channel: World Bank Group Jobs
Date: 2012-09-25

Meaza Ashenafi, Board Chairperson of Ethiopia's Enat Bank, says the multiplicity of laws is a common challenge for almost all African countries. 

This means statutory laws, customary laws, and religious laws are recognized equally and function in parallel, but often contradict each other and disadvantage working women. She says laws must be harmonized to fit international standards along a regional framework in order to ensure that women have equal rights and opportunities.