G²LM|LIC Policy Meeting: Women and Mothers during COVID-19 in LICs (Focus: Africa)
Project
Assessing the Labour Market Impact of COVID-19 on Women with Young Children in Egypt
Women with young children are doubly challenged by the pandemic. Disproportionately responsible for caregiving, yet faced with the loss of child care options in light of the pandemic and lockdowns, they will face particular difficulties in retaining or gaining work and may face increased stress and pressures within the household. These women are already the…
The Impact of Subsidized Access to Nurseries and Employment Services on Mothers’ Labour Market Outcomes and Child Development in Egypt
There are three main explanations for why female labor force participation (FLFP) remains low globally: (1) women’s high opportunity cost of time, (2) weak labor demand, and (3) restrictive gender norms. This project examined all three constraints on FLFP in a low-income context in Egypt. Specifically, the study addressed the following research questions: (i) whether…