Praxis Discussion Series

Women's Role in International Development

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During the past few decades, women’s and girls’ education and health levels have improved in most poor countries. In low-income countries, more than 37 million girls have been enrolled in primary school since 1995, improving girls’ enrollment rates from 80 percent compared to boys in 1995, to 88 percent in 2005. Since 1970, average life expectancy for women increased by 15 to 20 years in developing countries. But progress is lagging on improving equality on women’s economic empowerment, employment, and workplace issues. Features Elizabeth Reid, consultant on humanitarian and development assistance, Gillian Brown from AusAID, Andrew Rowell from CARE Australia, and Robert Dunn from Opportunity International Australia.