The Importance of Gender Equality in Development

Empowering women, reducing gender inequality in fragile or comflic situations can have powerful economic benefits. If subsecaent african countries reduced genderbas violence closer to lod average, they could see long g d p gains of around 30 % well being for everyone. The equal participation of women in social economic life is essential to prevent conflict and help transition out of fragility. When women participate in peace negotiations, state building processes, the chances for building resilias, for enduring peace significantly improves.