At the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, EIPA has completed a study on the gender gap in public employment and EU leadership.
The study provides a preliminary mapping of the gender gap in public administration and the public sector in the EU and Member States and reflects on what factors hinder the entry and career progression of women in the public sector.
In the second chapter, readers can find extensive and detailed references to international and legal instruments for combating discrimination and gender equality. The study also maps best practices for the promotion of gender equality and equal opportunities in the Member States, based on research into legislative and policy documents and extensive input from officials.
Research extends human resource management practices that contribute to equal opportunities and problems in some social policies, which can be a challenge for the active participation of women and the contribution to the public sector and the environment.
Finally, the final chapter provides an overview of two current challenges: the inclusion of a gender dimension in the implementation of the EU Recovery Plan and the design and deployment of gender-sensitive artificial intelligence