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The impact of women’s economic empowerment on human development in sub-Saharan Africa: A panel quantile regression approach

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  • Mekhzoumi Lotfi

    (Faculty of Economics, University of Shahid Hama Lakhdar – El Oued, P.O. Box: 789 El Oued, Algeria)

  • Chikh-Amnache Sabrina

    (Faculty of Economics, University of Mouloud Mammeri – Tizi-Ouzou, New Town, P.O. Box: 17 Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria)

  • Mekhzoumi Nabila

    (Faculty of Economics, University of Shahid Hama Lakhdar – El Oued, P.O. Box: 789 El Oued, Algeria)

Abstract

This paper uses a panel quantile regression approach to study the economic empowerment of women in sub-Saharan Africa and how it impacts human development. Analysing data collected from 42 countries covering the period 2000–2023, the study looks at various indicators of women’s economic empowerment. The impacts of women’s economic empowerment are found to differ depending on quantile levels; female entrepreneurship shows a significant impact only at higher levels. Across all levels, marriage rights and workplace participation repeatedly show positive impacts. The Gender Development Index’s significant positive impact underscores the importance of gender equality for overall human development. Parenting rights and mobility show positive results at most levels, though there are some variations.

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  • Mekhzoumi Lotfi & Chikh-Amnache Sabrina & Mekhzoumi Nabila, 2025. "The impact of women’s economic empowerment on human development in sub-Saharan Africa: A panel quantile regression approach," Economics and Business Review, Sciendo, vol. 11(1), pages 55-81.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ecobur:v:11:y:2025:i:1:p:55-81:n:1001
    DOI: 10.18559/ebr.2025.1.1698
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    Keywords

    women’s economic empowerment; human development; sub-Saharan Africa; panel quantile regression; gender equality;
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    JEL classification:

    • C23 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa

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