U.N. Economic Commission for Africa Posts Commentary: Water, sanitation, and women's economic empowerment across the lifecycle in Africa
March 09, 2026
March 09, 2026
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 9 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following commentary by Zuzana Schwidrowski and Omolola Mary Lipede:
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Water, sanitation, and women's economic empowerment across the lifecycle in Africa
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are often viewed primarily as matters of health and human rights. Yet they are a key economic issue - one that shapes women's productivity, labor market partici . . .
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Water, sanitation, and women's economic empowerment across the lifecycle in Africa
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are often viewed primarily as matters of health and human rights. Yet they are a key economic issue - one that shapes women's productivity, labor market partici . . .