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The role of gender equality in advancing development

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  • Chengwei Xu
  • Assel Mussagulova
  • Qinrou Zhou

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Gender equality and women empowerment are central to academic and policy debates on development. In the spirit of celebrating and reflecting on 75 years of research published by Public Administration and Development (PAD), this article aims to take stock of the journal's contribution to the knowledge base and practice of promoting gender equality. This article reviews research output published in PAD and identifies key themes and perspectives on gender equality and their reflection on the practical implementation of equalising policies. We use thematic analysis to review 43 relevant articles and evaluate the intellectual landscape, shedding light on the journal's contribution to gender equality research. Four broad themes are discussed along with their implications for practice and future research. We highlight the importance of not only expanding the horizons of gender equality research but also developing keen awareness reflected in the scholarship of the changing landscape of gender and the need to balance constructions of gender and the high variability of gender norms and practices in the Global South that should be taken into account when designing policies. This article concludes with recommendations and several questions that invite public administration researchers and policymakers to take this conversation and develop it further through research, education, and practice.

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  • Chengwei Xu & Assel Mussagulova & Qinrou Zhou, 2024. "The role of gender equality in advancing development," Public Administration & Development, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 44(4), pages 252-261, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:padxxx:v:44:y:2024:i:4:p:252-261
    DOI: 10.1002/pad.2042
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