ECDAN

Women, Business, and the Law 2016: Getting to Equal

WHY CHILDCARE?

The benefits of childcare services are not limited to child development and can have a positive impact on women’s economic inclusion and national growth and productivity. Unpaid care work is one of the main barriers to women’s employment and job retention as women are often the main caregivers for the family. The study highlights the business case for employer-supported childcare and the private sector provision of childcare services more broadly.