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Despite gender equality being recognized as a legitimate goal for humanity and stipulated in the Millennium Development Goals, progress is still slow, with gender norms and perceptions proving a challenge in many countries, including Cambodia. Trade, undoubtedly an important aspect of globalization, has notable impact on growth, employment and business opportunities, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. It influences income distribution between men and women, and can have significant consequences for social and gender equality. Cambodia remains one of the poorest countries in East Asia with 34% of households living below the national poverty line. The labor force participation rate for women in Cambodia is very high by regional standards, with 71% of all women aged 15 and older in the workforce. As a country in transition, Cambodia is in the process of implementing the legal frameworks and administrative measures needed to move to a modern and democratic state.
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Trade Policy Cambodia
French poet and writer Louis Aragon once said, "Woman is the future of man", expressing his vision of a society that allows women to be more in charge of its destiny. It sounds so inspirational, but can it be realized?
Is gender equality achievable in the economic domain?Despite gender equality being recognized as a legitimate goal for humanity and stipulated in the Millennium Development Goals, progress is still slow, with gender norms and perceptions proving a challenge in many countries, including Cambodia.With extensive duties as family and community caretakers, women have limited opportunities to fully involve themselves in the economic and political arenas. Their activity in the economic sphere is usually confined to micro-businesses, an informal sector where policies and regulations fail to protect the interest of...Voir le contenu complet de ce document
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