Engendering Macroeconomic Policy for Gender Equality in Sub-Saharan Africa

Adekunle, Ibrahim A.; Kalejaiye, Toluwani G.; Ogunade, Ayomide Olayinka; Ogede, Jimoh Sina; Soyemi, Caleb O.

doi:10.14431/aw.2020.12.36.4.113

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“…Our results are in contrast to the findings by Karoui and Feki (2018), which indicated a negative and significant effect on the gender inequality index on economic growth. However, the indirect effect of gender inequality and occupational segregation on economic growth through the moderating effect of macroeconomic policies and globalization was found to be significant, which supports findings by Adekunle et al (2020), Stotsky (2006), and Elson and Cagatay (2000). Consequently, occupational segregation has a direct significant effect on economic growth.…”

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“…Budgetary restrictions on the part of the government could spark a wave of austerity programs that limit social spending, hence increasing the amount of unpaid care and domestic work performed by women. An increase in government social expenditure on education and health directed toward closing the gender gaps in education and health stimulates human capital development, which posits significant effects on long‐run growth (Adekunle et al, 2020; Elson & Cagatay, 2000). Additionally, our findings support the notion of Arora (2012) that enhanced globalization through improved trade opportunities and output is an incentive for improved women's participation in paid market work.…”

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“…The engendering of macroeconomic policies and trade liberalization in SSA promotes gender equity and equality in employment, education, and health, which in turn stimulates human capital development for economic prosperity in the long run. The macroeconomic tools and trade liberalization for gender mainstreaming in SSA are essential to the realization of the region's economic development and advancement because macroeconomic policy frameworks are not gender neutral, as evidenced by Adekunle et al (2020). Macroeconomic policies should address the advantages of lowering gender imbalance, particularly in low‐income economies such as SSA where these disparities are most prominent.…”

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“…The biggest barrier to an egalitarian Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) appears to be deeply ingrained structural obstacles, such as unequal resource distribution, a male‐dominated power struggle, and a minority of women's opportunities to create wealth, which are supported by antiquated social institutions and cultural alignments that support discrimination (Adekunle et al, 2020). Despite the significant advancement in narrowing inequalities in education, health, and economic empowerment, SSA women only contribute 47% of human development outcomes in the region (Portes et al, 2019).…”

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“…These gender biases and inequalities are at their height in SSA (Adekunle et al, 2020), which is known for its venerable customs and outmoded cultural orientation that have historically been a blatant barrier to the realization of gender equality and economic development (Aterido et al, 2013; Ogede et al, 2020). These customs and perspectives on females' communal responsibilities pose profound effects on women's educational opportunities, notably in terms of how often women are permitted to pursue education and employment as well as the need for better accessibility to financial and economic incentives (Abebe & Jepkiyeny, 2016).…”

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A partial least squares analysis of gender inequality, occupational segregation, and economic growth: Evidence from Sub‐Saharan Africa

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The biggest barrier to an egalitarian Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) appears to be deeply ingrained structural obstacles and gender imbalances. The significant prevalence of gender inequities, which have both structural and economic ramifications, must be addressed if SSA is committed to achieving the Africa 2063 Agenda (the Africa we want) and Sustainable Development Agenda 2030: gender equity and equality, and economic development. Using partial least squares simultaneous equation modeling (PLS‐SEM), this study examines the effects of gender inequality and occupational segregation on economic growth in Sub‐Saharan Africa. The explanatory power of the structural path model indicated that 17.3% of the variations in latent endogenous variable economic growth in SSA are explained by gender inequality and occupational segregation. This is evidence that gender inequality and occupational segregation account for a significant portion of economic growth in the SSA region. The results of a bootstrapping simulation indicate that, in SSA nations, the direct impact of gender inequality on economic growth is insignificant (β = 0.068, p > 0.05) while occupational segregation, macroeconomic policies, and globalization have a significant impact. However, the indirect effects of both gender inequality (β = −0.048, p < 0.05) and occupational segregation (β = −0.011, p < 0.05) on economic growth via the coordinating power of macroeconomic policy and globalization are significant. This demonstrated that macroeconomic policies are not gender‐neutral. It is therefore recommended that the most significant progress toward achieving an egalitarian SSA be made through an adequate fiscal policy interplay that considers the socioeconomic level of SSA people. Advocate for trade liberalization policies and globalization to benefit from the spillover effects of greater demand for female labor, which promotes gender equality and economic expansion. Even though the gender gap in education and health is closing, SSA countries should fully implement the International Labour Organization (ILO) treaties on gender equality. This will help to lessen social consumption spending and encourage investment spending, which generates returns to develop the economy in the realization of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 and the Africa 2063 Agenda (the Africa we want).

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Work burnout and organisational commitment of medical professionals

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While psychological, emotional, and physical exhaustion has contributed to unproductivity across various dimensions of work life, how work burnout has shaped the organisational commitment of medical professionals who are at the forefront of health and well-being remains underexplored and less understood. This study offers new and insightful perspectives on work burnout and variations in the commitment of medical professionals in Ogun State, Nigeria. This study evaluated the correlation and relative effect between work burnout, family commitment, and organisational commitment and optimal productivity using the product moment correlation and analysis of variance (ANOVA) estimation procedures. Items in the questionnaire were developed in line with the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, organisational commitment questionnaire, family commitment inventory questionnaire, Work Productivity and Activity Impairment, Employment Absence and Productivity Scale, and employee performance questionnaire. Findings revealed that handling multiple tasks simultaneously, shortage of staff, inadequate facilities or equipment, poor appraisal, lack of recognition and autonomy, and work overload are the most prevalent stressors to medical professionals (medical laboratory scientists, nurses, pharmacists, and technicians). The result further revealed that the effects include fatigue, frequent headache, sleeplessness and the lingering cold, low motivation, anxiety, and decreased output, among other symptoms. This study suggests that work burnout and work–family conflict are positively associated with high productivity at work and increased organisational commitment. The gender dimensions of the result revealed that females experience more work burnout and work–family conflict than males. Thus, policies and management practices should be implemented to mitigate their effects in the health sector for efficient patient care.

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Engendering Macroeconomic Policy for Gender Equality in Sub-Saharan Africa

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A partial least squares analysis of gender inequality, occupational segregation, and economic growth: Evidence from Sub‐Saharan Africa

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