12/8/2020
Women have always faced challenges in participating in the labor force. Now more than ever, women are bearing the brunt of the hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) new Gender and Economic Agency Initiative (GEA) launches to support innovative research on strategies to promote women's work and enhance women's economic agency. Through strong partnerships with researchers and policymakers, GEA aims to build inclusive work opportunities for women in East Africa and South Asia.