Pathways to Gender-Inclusive Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sectoral Analysis – Côte d’Ivoire Report

The multi-partner, “Pathways to Gender-Inclusive Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sectoral Analysis” study encompasses 13 countries including: Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Through a combination of primary and secondary research, the study identifies the growing economic sectors in each country that hold the most promising and lucrative opportunities for women, especially young women. The study also reviews the cultural norms, policies, legal provisions, skillsets, and other factors that can support women’s success in the workforce and as entrepreneurs in those growing sectors, including the positive potential role for cooperatives.

Côte d’Ivoire has enacted legislation to prohibit discrimination and promote equality of women and men. Now, legislation needs to be backed by action to address labour force discrimination, women’s unpaid care and domestic work, and gender inequalities in education and health. Inclusive solutions are needed to reach all women – especially in rural areas, and informal sector workers/business owners.

The Côte d’Ivoire country report covers the Agriculture (Production, Processing), and Microenterprises (Textiles, Shea Butter Production) sectors, including sector-specific key findings and proposed policy and programmatic recommendations.