The Economy of Rwanda
Women's Roles and Inclusion
Rwanda has the world's highest share of women in parliament, and land and inheritance laws have expanded women's rights.
Gender policy is part of the model.
Parliament
Women hold a majority of seats in the lower house.
Laws
Reforms gave women rights to inherit and own land.
Work
Women’s labour force participation is high.
Limits
Traditional norms and unpaid work remain challenges.
A women's cooperative
A group of women runs a coffee cooperative and sells directly to buyers.
Assuming representation alone ends inequality
Norms and incomes matter.
Key takeaways
- Women hold a majority of seats.
- Land rights expanded.
- Participation is high.
- Norms remain.
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