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Women’s Empowerment, Population Dynamics, and Socioeconomic Development

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Although often excluded from research on social and economic development, women’s empowerment has been an important factor. Women contribute to social and economic development as workers, mothers, and political actors; therefore, constructive discussions of social and economic development in the 21st century should include women’s empowerment as a key component. This study brings together a multidisciplinary committee of experts to examine the impact of women’s empowerment and associated population dynamics on social and economic development. The study will develop a comprehensive conceptual framework, review the current state of knowledge, critically assess policy options, and set an agenda for future research.

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An ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will undertake a study that will review and assess what is known about the impact of women's empowerment and associated population dynamics on global social and economic development. The study will develop a comprehensive conceptual framework, review the current state of knowledge, critically assess policy options, and set an agenda for future research and data collection; the study may provide recommendations related to these areas.

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Malay K. Majmundar

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Krisztina Marton

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Committee Membership Roster Comments

Kelli Stidham Hall was added to this committee on 10/05/2023.

Sponsors

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Staff

Krisztina Marton

Lead

KMarton@nas.edu

Malay Majmundar

MMajmundar@nas.edu

Sitara Rahiab

SRahiab@nas.edu

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