Closing the Gender Employment Gap: Leveraging Tech and Policy to Improve Women's Access to Jobs
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Leverage gains in ICT and online hiring platforms to reduce gender gaps in employment by providing more information to applicants and employers.
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Expand the reach of online hiring platforms to better match qualified applicants with open positions.
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Pass and enforce stricter regulations against gender discrimination in hiring.
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Target more funding towards women-owned businesses and female entrepreneurs.
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Implement policies like flexible work arrangements, improved transportation infrastructure, and subsidized childcare to reduce barriers to women participating in the labor force.