STEG Project Policy Brief
• Research Theme 2: Labour, Home Production, and Structural Transformation at the Level of the Household,
Cross-Cutting Issue 1: Gender
Gender and labour market transitions in a structurally changing economy: Empirical evidence from Ghana
This study examines Ghana's evolving economy through the lens of labour transitions, focusing on the movement of labour between household and market sectors, with gender implications. Utilising panel data over a decade, the research highlights persistent gender disparities in labour market participation. Males dominate paid work, while females are more prevalent in nonfarm and unpaid housework. The study reveals limited shifts from unpaid housework to income-earning sectors and demonstrates the enduring gendered division of labour. Findings emphasise the need to address gender norms, promote household work marketisation, and empower women through resource support. It also contributes insights into Ghana's structural change and informs policies for gender equality and inclusive growth.
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