Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018.

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment that are carried out by the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.
Subject
General
Keyword
Gender Public private partnership (PPP) Institution Equity Governance Public participation Education Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018 is a legislative initiative aimed at improving programmes and activities related to women's entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. The Act recognizes the importance of gender equality in achieving inclusive economic growth and seeks to address the lack of access to financial services that specifically cater to women. It emphasizes the need to empower women economically, as research shows that when women have greater control over finances, families benefit and economic outcomes improve. The Act focuses on supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as financial intermediaries that provide services, including finance, training, or business development services, for these enterprises in foreign countries. It also targets activities that reach the very poor and enterprises owned, managed, and controlled by women. Additionally, the Act aims to promote the economic empowerment of women by increasing their access to financial resources and improving property rights, inheritance rights, and other legal protections.

Full text
English
Website
www.congress.gov