Better Economic Opportunities for Women in Armenia, Georgia Than in Azerbaijan, Russia

The Women's Economic Opportunity (WEO) Index, created by the Economist Intelligence Unit, aims to measure progress in the economic advancement of women. It draws on data from a wide range of international organizations, including the UN, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and many others. The 2012 report assessed the enabling environment for women’s economic participation in 128 countries.

The result? At the top of the list is Switzerland with a score of 90.4 (out of a possible 100). Ranking highest among former Soviet countries (not including the Baltic states) is Ukraine at 57th place (and a score of 55.4), followed by Georgia, Moldova and Kazakhstan ranking at 59th through 61st (all with a score of 54.5). Belarus is at 62nd place with a score of 53.8.  Read more... (319 words, 2 images)

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