Women's Economic Participation (Englishen_US)

A number of studies over the past few years have shown that gender equality is "smart economics." The untapped potential of women remains a lost opportunity for economic growth and development the world can ill afford. Women’s economic participation promotes agricultural productivity, enterprise development at the micro, small, and medium enterprise levels, as well as enhances business management and returns on investment. The collection aims to reflect efforts of the Secretary's Office for Global Women's Issues seeking to ensure that women's issues are fully integrated in the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy.