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The Gender Wealth Gap

The Gender Wealth Gap. Louis Boakye-Yiadom University of Ghana/The Gender Asset Gap Project World Bank Workshop on Gender and Assets 14 June 2012. Outline. The gender wealth gap – basic concept The gender wealth gap – findings from Ecuador, Ghana, and Karnataka (India);

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The Gender Wealth Gap

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  1. The Gender Wealth Gap Louis Boakye-Yiadom University of Ghana/The Gender Asset Gap Project World Bank Workshop on Gender and Assets 14 June 2012

  2. Outline • The gender wealth gap – basic concept • The gender wealth gap – findings from Ecuador, Ghana, and Karnataka (India); • The gender wealth gap, using a modified measure; • Summary of findings and concluding thoughts.

  3. The Gender Wealth Gap – Basic Concept The gender wealth gap • Females’ share of the value of assets; • Incorporates both quantity and quality dimensions; • Limitation: Focuses only on owners of assets

  4. The Gender Wealth Gap,Using a Modified Measure • Measure G = Fw – Fp, where Fw: Females’ share of wealth Fp: Females’ share of the population G=0: An absence of a gender wealth gap G<0: A gender wealth gap in favour of males G>0: A gender wealth gap in favour of females

  5. The Gender Wealth Gap,Using a Modified Measure – Cont ...

  6. Key Findings • Differences exist among the three countries in the gender wealth gaps for the various asset categories; • Females’ share of physical wealth is highest in the poorest quintile, but lowest in the richest quintile; • For Ghana and Karnataka, the size of the gender wealth gap is an indication that massive policy interventions are required to considerably bridge the gap.

  7. Thank You!

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