gender-budgeting-strategy – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:21:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Participation of women in labor force increases by 61.2 % in 2020 https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/07/12/participation-of-women-in-labor-force-increases-by-61-2-in-2020/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/07/12/participation-of-women-in-labor-force-increases-by-61-2-in-2020/#respond Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:21:31 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=155301 TIRANA, July 12 /ATA/ – By I. Vata/ The Albanian government remains committed to supporting and promoting women’s participation in business, as well as bridging the gender gap.

In 2020, the participation of women in the labor force increased by 61.2%.

The news was announced by Minister of Finance and Economy, Anila Denaj, who states that 41.4% of employees in the agricultural sector were women.

The Minister also emphasizes that in the light of new Business Development and Investment Strategy 2021-2027 support of women through schemes will be ongoing.

“The Ministry of Finance and Economy through policies will remain committed to bridging the gender gap, strengthening the role of women and increasing economic opportunities. Even in the new Business Development and Investment Strategy 2021-2027, special attention is paid to supporting women through schemes and incentives,” says Denaj.

In 2019, ALL 32.7 billion or 6.3% were allocated for gender budgeting, compared to ALL 15 billion (2.4% of the total budget) planned to be spent in 2018 to specifically close gender gaps or to advance gender equality.
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