Four ways the Global Commission on the Future of Work can deliver for women in the gig economy Comment | 24 January 2019 | Abigail Hunt The Global Commission on the Future of Work has just set out its vision to deliver economic security - here are four key areas it should prioritise. Read and comment
Gender and the gig economy: critical steps for evidence-based policy Working and discussion papers | January 2019 | Abigail Hunt and Emma Samman Despite the rapid global expansion of the gig economy, there has been little research to date on the gendered experiences of gig work. Downloads
Public finance and development: six things to read in January Insight | 21 January 2019 | Mark Miller Financial management information systems; sequencing vs aid programming issues; gender and taxation; aid transparency; IMF and capacity development. Read and comment
Social protection, women’s and girls’ empowerment and gender equality Projects | December 2018 to June 2019 This project aims to build knowledge and awareness on gender-responsive social protection and to promote informed policy debate on this topic. Find out more
Older women are left behind – Penny Mordaunt is well placed to change this Comment | 22 November 2018 | Abigail Hunt Penny Mordaunt's dual mandate should provide a way to ramp up support for the poorest and most marginalised women both in the United Kingdom and globally Read and comment
Demographic shifts, older women and work Infographic | November 2018 These infographics highlight trends relating to the role of older women and their working patterns in low- and middle-income countries. Find out more
Between work and care: older women's economic empowerment Research reports and studies | November 2018 | Fiona Samuels, Emma Samman, Abigail Hunt, Lucia Rost and Georgia Plank The paper explores current opportunities and challenges to the economic empowerment of older women in the global South. Downloads
PRESS RELEASE: Older women spend more than double the amount of time than older men on unpaid work – new ODI report Press release | 14 November 2018 New report reveals older women spend on average more than four hours a day on household work and caring responsibilities Find out more
The norms factor: recent research on gender, social norms and women's economic empowerment Working and discussion papers | November 2018 | Rachel Marcus This report helps explain stagnation in women’s labour force participation in some contexts. Downloads
Changing gender norms for women's economic empowerment Public event | 8 November 2018 15:30 - 17:00 GMT Exploring how changing gender norms can lead to women's economic empowerment – for women around the world today and for future generations. Find out more
