Rethinking Skills for Women in the Evolving Labor Market
14 March 2025
Women’s labor market attachment remains weak in many developing economies, even as the gender gap in education disappears. The case of Indonesia provides helpful insights into the problem. As national labor force data show, many women enter wage employment in their early 20s, only to drop out during their childbearing years and then return mainly to informal self-employment. This is particularly pronounced among lower-educated urban women. A panel of experts will explore multifaceted strategies to improve women’s labor market outcomes in post-childbirth transitions.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | For more information, click here. |