Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/211005 
Year of Publication: 
2018
Series/Report no.: 
PIDS Discussion Paper Series No. 2017-45
Publisher: 
Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), Quezon City
Abstract: 
The global goal to attain gender equality, including ending all forms of discrimination against women and girls, and ensuring their safety, is central to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Its attainment means that every person, regardless of sex, is empowered to reach their full potential. This entails having both men and women given equal opportunities to education, paid employment, and real decisionmaking power whether in private or public sectors. This paper discusses how the country fares in several gender-related indicators that can be used to monitor progress toward gender equality and women empowerment. It provides an overview of the current situation in areas such as equality of human capabilities, equality of economic opportunity, equality in political voice and leadership, and the safety of women and girls. The paper also identifies priorities for public policy while seeking new directions in addressing several transformational issues to attain gender equality and women empowerment in the country.
Subjects: 
decentralization
expenditure assignment
equalization transfers
federal government
fiscal autonomy
intergovernmental transfers
political dynasties
political turncoatism
tax assignment
unitary government
vertical fiscal gap
vertical fiscal imbalance
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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