Gender Diversity In The Executive Board—Report Of The Executive Board To The Board Of Governors
Policy Papers, November 8, 2022
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- Published: November 8, 2022
- Series: Policy Papers
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400225086.007
Executive summary and context
- The economic and social consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the negative spillovers and higher inflation following Russia’s war in Ukraine, have exacerbated pre-existing gender gaps, disproportionately affecting women’s jobs, incomes, and security.
- Progress toward gender parity has stalled, prompting calls for further action to reduce gender inequality, as reflected in the Strategy for Mainstreaming Gender at the Fund.
- Integrating gender in the Fund’s core activities, when macro-critical, recognizes that reducing gender disparities results in:
- higher economic growth,
- greater economic stability and resilience,
- lower income inequality.
Key findings
- The report highlights the amplified need to discuss and act on gender diversity in adverse economic times.
- The Covid-19 pandemic and post-war inflationary/ spillover effects are identified as drivers that have worsened gender disparities in labor market outcomes and economic security for women.
- A stall in progress toward gender parity is identified, motivating institutional strategies to mainstream gender considerations.
Policy implications and recommendations
- Mainstream gender in the Fund’s core macro-critical activities to:
- address exacerbated gender gaps,
- support recovery and resilience,
- promote inclusive growth and lower income inequality.
- Implement the Strategy for Mainstreaming Gender at the Fund to guide further action on reducing gender inequality.
Subjects and keywords
- Subject: Gender, Gender diversity, Monetary policy, Political economy, Women
- Keywords: Advisor position, Gender diversity, Global, IMF's transparency policy, IMFC chair, OED Advisor OEDGR, Women, working environment, World Bank staff
Report: Gender Diversity In The Executive Board—Report Of The Executive Board To The Board Of Governors (Policy Paper No. 2022/050, November 8, 2022).
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