Gender and economic growth in Kenya
Subtitle: unleashing the power of women
By: Amanda Ellis ... [et al.]
Contributors: Ellis, Amanda, 1962-; World Bank
Series: Directions in development. Private sector development; Directions in development (Washington, D.C.)
Publisher: World Bank
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9780821369197; 9780821369203
Subjects: Women -- Kenya -- Economic conditions; Women in development -- Kenya
Description: "Kenyan women are making a large - although frequently invisible - contribution to the country's economy, particularly in the agricultural and informal business sectors. But women face more severe legal, regulatory, and administrative barriers to starting and running businesses than do their male counterparts. Gender and Economic Growth in Kenya examines the barriers that are preventing women from contributing fully to the Kenyan economy and makes recommendations for addressing these barriers. Addressing these constraints will not only help women make a full economic contribution, but will also improve their livelihoods and those of their families and help create a more enabling environment for all Kenyan businesses, regardless of the gender of their founders."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-114) and index