Women’s Empowerment, Population Dynamics, and Socioeconomic Development

Although often excluded from research on social and economic development, women’s empowerment has been an important factor. Women contribute to social and economic development as workers, mothers, and political actors; therefore, constructive discussions of social and economic development in the 21st century should include women’s empowerment as a key component. This study brings together a multidisciplinary committee of experts to examine the impact of women’s empowerment and associated population dynamics on social and economic development. The study will develop a comprehensive conceptual framework, review the current state of knowledge, critically assess policy options, and set an agenda for future research.

The study will be carried out by a committee of approximately 12 volunteer experts in the fields of: demography, sociology, economics, survey research, public policy

The National Academies are committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion in order to strengthen the quality of our work. Diverse perspectives contribute to finding innovative approaches and solutions to challenging issues. We encourage the nomination of volunteers who reflect the populations we serve and also welcome in particular nominations of candidates from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women, and early- and mid-career professionals.

We invite you to submit nominations for committee members and/or reviewers for this study by August 26, 2022.

Contact information:
Name: Tara Becker
Email: tbecker@nas.edu
Phone: 202-334-3456
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