Women in infrastructure
Selected stocktaking of good practices for inclusion of women in infrastructure
Infrastructure can have a major impact on women’s access to resources and agency over
their well-being, and thus on women’s empowerment. Infrastructure itself is not gender-neutral:
women and men have different needs and use infrastructure differently given their
specific social roles, economic status or preferences. Poor infrastructure quality
also poses differentiated threats to women’s safety and well-being. Moreover, infrastructure
has traditionally been a heavily male-dominated sector, leaving women little or no
voice in investment decisions that affect their economic opportunities, day-to-day
lives and well-being. Increasing women’s participation in infrastructure policy and
decision making is thus crucial.
This report explores the challenges policy makers face when mainstreaming gender into
infrastructure and proposes a framework for incorporating gender considerations at
each stage of the public investment process. The report also provides guidance on
how to involve more women in infrastructure leadership and decision making.
Available from November 18, 2021
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