Mandating female participation in local governance increases female mobility and involvement in village councils, but does not affect overall perceptions of the role of women in society.

Adding a two-month grace period in microfinance loan repayments, rather than the traditional immediate repayment model, may increase default rates, but it also leads to more micro-enterprise investment, a greater likelihood of starting a new business, and higher profits three-years later for poor women in Kolkata.

A combination of vocational and life skill training improves adolescent girls’ income-generating opportunities and social empowerment while reducing early childbearing and desired fertility rates.

Enabling a woman to make her own decision about having children -- independently from her husband -- can reduce unwanted pregnancies.

Households create and expand businesses as a result of a microfinance program targeting women.

Women are more constrained in their decision making, particularly by family obligations, distance and illness, affecting their participation and dropout rates from vocational training programs.

Boys are more likely than girls to engage in competition and this gender gap affects girls’ willingness to choose math intensive tracks in their school and future careers.

Introduction of village-based schools closer to children increases enrolment and achievement, especially for girls.

Seeing is believing: Female leaders’ presence narrows the gender gap in girls’ aspirations and advancement in education.

Boys and girls in Sweden compete equally, even in areas of competition that are clearly identified as female- or male-typed.