In the Arab region, women’s inheritance and property ownership rights are protected by law. However, in practice, women’s ownership of property and land is minimal compared to that of men. Many countries in the region are making reform efforts to protect women’s inheritance and secure women’s land rights. Excluding women from land and property ownership impacts both equity and equality; when women do not have access to property or land, they are less likely to be employed or to be entrepreneurs.
A draft study by ESCWA entitled “Property and Land Ownership and Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Arab Region” investigates the link between property ownership and women’s entrepreneurship in the Arab region, with a specific focus on Jordan and Egypt.
The Expert Group Meeting aims to engage expert opinions on the draft study; validate the study’s findings; and collectively develop recommendations for member States in the Arab region.
Amman, Jordan
