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Good or bad? Environmental policy and women's political empowerment in developing countries

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  • Georges Ngnouwal Eloundou

    (Université de Sorbonne Paris Nord / University of Dschang)

  • Blaise Ondoua Beyene

    (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

  • Henri Atangana Ondoa

    (University of Yaoundé II-Soa)

Abstract

The consideration of environmental conditions has affected many aspects of society. This paper assesses the effect of environmental policy on women's political empowerment (WPE). Based on a sample of 96 developing countries (DCs), we specify and estimate a static and dynamic panel data model using pooled ordinary least squares (POLS) and system generalized method of moments (sGMM) over the period 2006-2019. The results show that environmental policy significantly increases WPE. Robustness is tested through the use of disaggregated indices, political participation, civil society participation and women's civil liberties. In addition, we use alternative measures of environmental policy. The results suggest that the strategic adoption of effective and inclusive environmental policies strengthens the political empowerment of women in developing countries.

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  • Georges Ngnouwal Eloundou & Blaise Ondoua Beyene & Henri Atangana Ondoa, 2025. "Good or bad? Environmental policy and women's political empowerment in developing countries," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 45(1), pages 507-521.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-23-00209
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    Keywords

    environmental policy; women's empowerment; developing countries; two-stage GMM;
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    JEL classification:

    • L5 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy
    • Q5 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics

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