The effects of women’s empowerment on the economy are beyond short-term, spanning into changes to family dynamics and systemic shifts. It provides a household level of additional income necessary for the elevation in standard rate, education and health facilities much guarantees overall improvement. Empowered women are often involved in more decision-making power within her family, which leads to balanced relationships and shared responsibility of the household chores.

At a societal level, women’s economic empowerment challenges traditional gender roles and promotes greater gender equality. This can create societal attitude and behaviour change, along with increased women participation in public life and governance. Yet, it is crucial to recognize that the path towards women’s economic empowerment — like all forms of power — faces backlash against traditional holdover norms and can be impossible for subjugated populations.

Future trends point towards a deeper commitment to use technology, inclusive policies and investments in education & training as enablers for women’s economic empowerment. For its part, the multilateral development bank has more a equitable form.