Girls' education in the 21st century : gender equality, empowerment, and economic growth
by
Tembon, Mercy.
Title
:
Girls' education in the 21st century : gender equality, empowerment, and economic growth
Author
:
Tembon, Mercy.
ISBN
:
9780821374740
9780821374757
Publication Information
:
Washington, D.C. : World Bank, c2008.
Physical Description
:
xxix, 313 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
:
Directions in development. Human development
Directions in development, human development
Directions in development (Washington, D.C.). Human development
Series Title
:
Directions in development. Human development
Abstract
:
"The book's chapters reflect the current state of knowledge on education from a gender perspective and highlight the importance of, and challenges to, female education, as well as the interdependence of education and development objectives. The last chapter presents five strategic directions for advancing gender equality in education and their implications for World Bank operations."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject Term
:
Women -- Education -- Developing countries.
Women -- Education -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries.
Educational equalization -- Developing countries.
Added Author
:
Tembon, Mercy.
Fort, Lucia.
Added Corporate Author
:
World Bank.
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025442316 | 371.822 T278G 2008 | 1 |