Observed Signal · Sep 3, 2021 · Report Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Global Gender Gap Report: Countries Leading Gender Equality
The article reviews the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021, detailing how far countries have closed the gender gap in work, pay, and opportunity. Countries are categorized into eight regions, with Western Europe leading global progress at 77.6% closed, followed by North America (76.4%) and Latin America & the Caribbean (72.1%). Iceland remains the global number one for the twelfth year. Germany ranks seventh in Western Europe and 11th globally (79.6%). Top-country examples by region include Bangladesh (South Asia) at 71.9%, Israel (ME/NA) at 72.4%, Namibia (SSA) at 80.9%, New Zealand (East Asia & Pacific) at 84%, Lithuania (Eastern Europe & Central Asia) at 80.4%, and Nicaragua (Latin America & the Caribbean) at 79.6%. Notable progress includes Lithuania, Serbia, East Timor, Togo, and UAE reducing gaps by at least 4.4 percentage points. Remaining gaps are largest in SSA (67.2%), South Asia (62.3%), and ME/NA (60.9%). The report also notes COVID-19 delayed progress, estimating about 135 years to close the global gap, and calls for neutral, inclusive hiring and anti-stereotyping actions.
Global gender gap report provides moderate relevance to AdTech workforce diversity and industry talent considerations.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2021 regional groups: Western Europe 77.6%, North America 76.4%, Latin America & Caribbean 72.1%
- Iceland ranks #1 globally for the twelfth time
- Germany ranks 7th in Western Europe and 11th globally with 79.6%
- Region leaders: Bangladesh (South Asia) 71.9%, Israel (ME/NA) 72.4%, Namibia (SSA) 80.9%, New Zealand (East Asia & Pacific) 84%, Lithuania (Eastern Europe & Central Asia) 80.4%, Nicaragua (LatAm & Caribbean) 79.6%
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