Gender gaps, for what is known, are stark in Congo: Disparities cut across different socio-economic domains including human capital accumulation, earnings, asset ownership, and entrepreneurship. . Yet, accurate data on those gaps, specifically those in the economic sphere, are scarce.
The World Bank, UN, IMF, and numerous international agencies, donor organizations, and country governments agree: women’s economic empowerment and inclusion are good, not only for women and girl’s well-being but also for national.