Gender and unpaid work in Lao PDR

Published by on 02/08/201902/08/2019

Women’s unpaid work responsibilities in Laos is restricting women to take up productive work. Access to water and electricity, as well as childcare services are essential for rural women to utilize the economic opportunities. The study called for better childcare services in the rural communities.

Keywords Laos, women, childcare, unpaid work

Research

Duration 2017 – 2018

Faculty Kyoko Kusakabe

Supported by Asian Development Bank
In collaboration with Lao Women’s Union

Report publication (forthcoming)