IMF Working Papers

Europe : A Survey of Gender Budgeting Efforts

Author/Editor:

Sheila Quinn

Publication Date:

July 28, 2016

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper surveys European gender budgeting efforts, which have enjoyed sustained support for more than a decade and a half. In a number of countries, gender budgeting led to significant changes in budget legislation and administrative practices. In some countries, it is also possible to tie gender budgeting efforts to expenditure and revenue policy reforms. At a time of continued fiscal austerity in Europe, gender budgeting can help inform fiscal policies to ensure gender-related goals are met. Civil society has played an active role in advocating for effective gender budgeting.

Series:

Working Paper No. 16/155

Subject:

Albania Budgeting Cross country analysis Europe European Union Fiscal policy Gender Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of Ukraine Women's economic conditions Women's social conditions