Deepening cost of gender gap in Africa

Gender inequality is jeopardising Africa’s efforts for inclusive human development and economic growth. FILE PHOTO | NMG

According to the UN, gender inequality is costing Africa $95 billion a year.  This figure peaked at $105 billion in 2014 or six per cent of the region’s GDP. 

In a report released by the UNDP last year, it was found that women achieve only 87 per cent of the human development outcomes of men and only make 70 cents for each dollar made by men.

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