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Getting Japanese Women Back on Track

Harvard Business Review

million and the level of Japan's GDP could increase by as much as 15 percent.". Even though more highly qualified women have moved into "career track" positions in recent years, there's a huge earnings gap: On average, women only earn 72% of the compensation paid to men for equivalent jobs. 31%) and Germany (35%).

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Microfinance Is Good for Women, but It's Only Part of the Solution

Harvard Business Review

Career paths are not one-size-fits-all, yet in emerging markets, it's often assumed that microfinance — the use of small loans to foster self-reliant small businesses in a community setting — is the only path for women seeking economic opportunity. Another common challenge is a lack of support for women.