The Women Empowerment Index (WEI) is a multifaceted tool designed to assess and track the progress of women’s empowerment within societies. Drawing from diverse metrics and indicators, the WEI offers a nuanced understanding of the status of women across various domains. It builds upon the foundation laid by existing indices like the Gender Inequality Index (GII) but focuses specifically on aspects related to women’s empowerment. The WEI encompasses several key dimensions, including economic participation, political representation, access to education and healthcare, and social inclusivity. By analyzing these dimensions, the index sheds light on the extent to which women are able to exercise agency, access resources, and participate fully in societal processes.
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This dataset provides essential information on gender development indicators, facilitating comprehensive analysis and comparison across countries and regions. Here are the key columns included:
Country: The name of the country or territory included in the dataset.
Women’s Empowerment Index (WEI) – 2022: Quantifies women’s empowerment within each country for the year 2022, offering insights into gender dynamics and opportunities for women.
Women’s Empowerment Group – 2022: Categorizes countries based on their performance and status regarding women’s empowerment, facilitating comparative analysis.
Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI) – 2022: Measures gender parity at a global level for the year 2022, indicating the degree of equality between men and women.
Gender Parity Group – 2022: Classifies countries into groups based on their level of gender parity, aiding in the identification of trends and disparities.
Human Development Group – 2021: Classifies countries into specific groups based on their Human Development Index (HDI) scores and development levels for the year 2021.
Sustainable Development Goal regions: Aligns countries with specific regions as defined by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing context for development efforts and initiatives.
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