Database of publications / Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2007

The Survey 2007 assesses the economic and social costs of gender discrimination in the Asia-Pacific region, in particular the economic losses from gender discrimination in relation to low labour-force participation and low level of educational achievement. It also assesses the progress made in gender equality in four areas (economic participation, education, health and empowerment), with a comparative analysis that also highlights best practices. The publication analyses the status of gender inequality and factors leading to current disparities, and proposes policy recommendations to minimize gender discrimination in the region.

http://www.unescap.org/su…wnload/01_Survey_2007.pdf