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Heat stress and gendered labour market outcomes: Evidence from Ethiopian manufacturing firms

Project Active from to Sustainable Growth and Energy

Heat stress affects women and men differently. This project investigates its differential impacts on gendered labour market outcomes in Ethiopia’s manufacturing sector, focusing on female workers in skilled and unskilled roles and firms' adaptation strategies. The findings inform policies to reduce adverse effects on women, promote gender equality, and enhance productivity.

Researchers

Habtamu Edjigu

Research Fellow, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)

Yohannes Ayele

Senior Research Officer, International Economic Development Group, ODI Global

Solomon Zena Walelign

Research Fellow, Policy Studies Institute

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