Africa: The Challenge of Women’s Empowerment in Africa: Wide Gaps Still Limit Opportunities for Rural Women
In education, asset ownership, and access to technological and financial resources, the urban-rural divide compounds the gender gap. Key findings Across 38 African countries, women trail men in educational attainment: 54% of women have secondary or post-secondary education, compared to 62% of men. Women are also more likely than men to have no formal education…