APHDR Technical Background Paper 2010/10

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APHDR Technical Background Paper 2010/10

June 17, 2015

This paper explores the gender dimensions of asset ownership. It examines the multitude of inheritance systems and legal provisions existing in the Asia-Pacific region with special reference to the challenges faced by women. The efforts taken throughout the region to ensure equitable rights for women over land, property and resources have also been studied. The paper concludes with policy recommendations for ensuring gender equitable rights over assets. The authors underscore the need for building up empirical information and statistical data on individual ownership of assets to enable evidence-based advocacy for requisite policy changes.

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Regions and Countries