The Impact of Childcare on Poor Urban Women’s Economic Empowerment in Africa
By fabi
This study from Nairobi, Kenya, shows that limited access to affordable early childcare is a significant barrier to poor urban women’s economic participation. A randomized control trial offering vouchers for subsidized childcare increased employment among women by 8.5 percentage points, particularly among married mothers. Single mothers used the opportunity to transition to jobs with more … Continued
