Recent IFC research in the MENA region demonstrates the positive correlation between board diversity and company performance.
This set of case studies presents an important addition to that growing body of knowledge on gender and business leadership. It tells the story of how five businesswomen from Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, and Yemen overcame economic, political, and societal obstacles to create successful companies in challenging environments. Their stories contain important lessons for development practitioners.
Related Links:
Case Study: Women on Boards - Research Study in Lebanon, March 2019
Case Study: Women on Boards - Research Study in Egypt, March 2019
Case Study: Gender Diversity in Jordan, October 2015
Article: Gender Diversity on MENA Boards, Ethical Boardroom, Summer 2017