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Leveling the Playing Field: Taking Stock of (In)Equality Between Men and Women and the Way Forward

In: Navigating Economic Storms and Emerging from Fragility

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  • Rashid Kargbo

    (IMF)

  • Wayne Mitchell

    (IMF)

  • Monique Newiak

    (International Monetary Fund, Middle East Regional Technical Assistance Center)

  • Usama Zafar

    (IMF)

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the different dimensions of inequality in Sierra Leone. Much progress has been made in reducing gaps in political representation and in providing access to opportunities to girls and women, reflecting significant reforms and policy efforts. However, substantial gaps persist in Sierra Leone. This chapter shows that addressing them could not only advance Sustainable Development Goal 5 but also yield significant macroeconomic and development gains. Policy recommendations include developing a comprehensive approach to tackle the drivers of inequality between men and women and child marriage; strengthening legal rights and enforcement of new and longer-standing laws; increasing cash-plus initiatives and improving alternative pathways for out-of-school children to access basic education; catalyzing behavioral change and strengthening relevant health system functions; and improving financial inclusion for women. For progress in these areas, appropriate and efficient utilization of resources is critical.

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  • Rashid Kargbo & Wayne Mitchell & Monique Newiak & Usama Zafar, 2026. "Leveling the Playing Field: Taking Stock of (In)Equality Between Men and Women and the Way Forward," Springer Books, in: Rosalind Mowatt & Monique Newiak & Sukhwinder Singh (ed.), Navigating Economic Storms and Emerging from Fragility, chapter 0, pages 141-158, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-92147-6_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-92147-6_12
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