Arab Human Development Report 2005

Towards the Rise of Women in the Arab World

The report presents a compelling argument as to why realising the full potential of Arab women is an indispensable pre-requisite for development in all Arab states.

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• Executive Summary
• AHDR 2005 Full Report
• Report Team

Table of Contents

• Introductory Section: Introductions, Table of Contents
• Part I: Changes in Human Development in the Arab Countries Since the Launch of AHDR 2004

Part II: Towards the Rise of Women in the Arab World - Frame of Reference

• Chapter 1: Concepts and Problematic Issues
• Chapter 2: The Acquisition of Human Capabilities
• Chapter 3: The Use of Human Capabilities
• Chapter 4: Levels of Human Well-Being
• Chapter 5: The Arab Women's Movement: Struggles and Experiences
• Chapter 6: Culture
• Chapter 7: Social Structures
• Chapter 8: Legal Structures
• Chapter 9: Political Economy
• Chapter 10: A Strategic Vision: Two Wings for the Rise of Women
• Annexes: References, Tables and Figures