Comparatively, high-income nations score 89.8 points; Latin America and the Caribbean score 69.5, East Asia and the Pacific score 67 points, while Central Asia and Europe score 67 points. Women make up 43 per cent of the overall agricultural labor force in developing nations, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. While women’s involvement in rural agricultural activities can help lower female unemployment, it does not always equate to pay parity with men. Throughout these nations, there are still fewer administrative jobs and chances for women in the service industry, perpetuating the gender gap. Because of the gender ownership gap in land, women’s economic options are constrained and they are unable to contribute fully to the agricultural labor force.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 28, 2023 15:41 UTC