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Women’s Economic Empowerment Issue Brief

CARE defines women’s economic empowerment as the process by which women access their right to economic resources and power to make decisions that benefit themselves, their families and their communities. When women are empowered to build stronger livelihoods, they earn more income and create businesses that provide jobs and boost local economies.

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