Event: Women's Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment: Moving Forward in Imperfect Markets Female Labor Force Participation in Asia and the Pacific: Contributing Factors and Policy Implications 20 May 2015 Author / Speaker Valerie Mercer-Blackman View File This presentation shares an overview of how Asia fares globally in terms of female labor participation and enumerates the common factors that hinder women from joining the labor force. It also tackles recommended actions that policymakers can take to address the issue. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Gender Equality