-ties for 1st place in health
Males and females are more `equal’ in Guyana than in many other countries with Guyana ranking 35 out of 134 countries in a World Economic Forum (WEF) gender equality report.
Pulling down this performance, however, was a poor rating in economic participation and opportunity, where Guyana ranked a lowly 86 though in health and survival, Guyana was at number one- the same as 38 other nations.
Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden top the list while in the Caribbean; countries ranked higher than Guyana are Trinidad and Tobago -19, Barbados -21, Bahamas- 28 and Cuba- 29. The lowest ranked country is Yemen at 134. Suriname is ranked at 79.
The report, released yesterday, ranked countries according to how much they reduce gender disparities based on economic participation, education, health and political empowerment while attempting to strip out the effects of a nation’s overall wealth. Guyana has not been ranked in the Global Gender Gap Index for the past three years. The report is released annually.
The report says that twenty countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region have fully closed their gender gaps in the heath and survival sub-index and seven countries have fully closed gaps in educational attainment.
The remaining gaps are thus concentrated in the economic participation and political empowerment sub-indexes, it said.
The report’s Index assesses countries on how well they are dividing their resources and opportunities among their male and female populations, regardless of the overall levels of these resources and opportunities.
Of the 134 countries, Guyana is ranked 86 in economic participation and opportunity with more males participating in the workforce than females. On educational attainment, Guyana ranks 41 with a rank of 54 on literacy rates. Guyana has achieved equality in literacy rates the report shows, while females outnumber males in enrolment in tertiary education. Among many other countries, Guyana ranks at 1 in health and survival and is ranked 28 in political empowerment.
The report notes that the female adult unemployment rate is 15.27% while for male adults the unemployment rate is 10.28%.
Thirteen out of the 14 variables used to create the Index are from publicly available hard data indicators from international organizations, such as the International Labour Organization, the United Nations Development Programme and the World Health Organization, a press release said.
“Out of the 115 countries covered in the report since 2006, more than two-thirds have posted gains in overall index scores, indicating that the world in general has made progress towards equality between men and women, although there are countries that continue to lose ground. We have included a section on the dynamics of the gender gap and found that progress is achieved when countries find ways to make marriage and motherhood compatible with the economic participation of women,” said co-author Ricardo Hausmann, Director of the Centre for International Development at Harvard University, USA.
The WEF statement said that the Forum continues to expand geographic coverage in the report.
This year’s report provides insight into the gaps between women and men in over 93% of the world’s population, it noted.
The WEF is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the WEF is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests, the statement said.
Good news, but i’m still skeptical how they came about with that number.
Barrat and Lunchon give them the number. You guys are so negative about everything concerning guyana that even an independent body can’t speak truth.
I am sure if guyana was ranked 135 you would accept the numbers without any skeptism.
Parents should have named you skeptical.
Matlock,it’s too good to be true?ehhhh,I thought so too after all Guyana is a ‘failed state’.
James, I agree with you……. these people are so damn negative that they can’t see any progress coming out of Guyana and that’s very sad…..
WHEN IT IS A NEGATIVE REPORT, they believe. when it;s a positive they question it validity.
PPPPPPPPPP for everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 2011.
Amen-ra, judging by your comments, you are unpatriotic, bias and in fact, lost your credibility a long time ago. There is seldom any substance to your blogs. You should just concentrate on minding your grandchildren and forget about this business.
SN, everyday your ‘biasness’ is becoming more and more evident. The most important thing about this report is that Guyana is ranked no. 1 in the area of health and survival. The other issues could then follow. How pathetic!!!!
This is the problem with some of them James,,,they have no shame like the PNCR,,,some of them should not even think of Guyana as a country of their birth, this is why the rest of the world can insult some of them and kick them of of their countries, they disrespect the country of their birth and themselves…Most of their comments are racially motivated…
Wait a minute SN now you got Vishnu Bishram working for you?
dude you talking about patriot and look whose flag you’re flying, if you so love guyana why arent you there living it up, but you talking trash about me being unpatriotic, schuups, i talk how i see it and don’t give a damn about what you and others says none of you dont’ pay my rent.
Who cares for these rankings and ratings?
The doomsday naysay-ers will have the world believe that Guyana is the worse country in the world.
Guyana will always be number one and Canada number two.
Thanks evileyes…..
and the question remains, why not move back to # 1?
Let me presume to answer. Guyana can only be # 1 while you bask in the safety and security of Canada!
“Guyana will always be number one and Canada number two.” That’s why I’m here and you’re there.
Evileyes ! The rating is a product of the co-educational system introduced by the former government. Prove me wrong.
HKT you wana knw why?
coz 2 is bigger than one
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Queen…US is always numero uno….
there are no crimes there…
there are no crimnals there….
none…zipo…zero..nada..zip…zilch…
count yuh blessing yuh live in God’s safety land nuh….
ehehehehe hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahha
Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Soldier lets forget obout those wher insulted and kicked out.Concentrate on those who are BEHIND BARS and those who got their VISAS REVOKED…..THAT IS NOW SHAMEFUL LOOSERS. i WONDER HOW IT FEELS? DEM KAN GU “flee market”
Mr. XQB Hackett, GOOD RESPONSE and let me tell you that sentiment is echoed through out the overseas based communinties. Guyanese are deeply torn between country of birth and country of residence. Guyanese really love their country, and that is a true statement.
Georgie
de former govt was UK and US governments…installed…yea you hering me correct…INSTALLED government…..
there is your proof….so poof youre gone….
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INSTALLED INSTALLED INSTALLED::::
I am proud of the fact that we are making great strides in the area of equality between the genders, however, there is a lot more work to be done, as there is still widespread abuse of women in our society. We need to work really hard in this area and bring to justice those that abuse and prey upon women.
No Errol ! Those numbers are always high. Like 175 etc. Ha !
hmmm where is the good USA in this list???
Last.
Being 35th is reason for celebration. WOW. The culture of low expectations is sweeping third world countries. Reminds me of reports of long ago when a non-white would answer a question and everyone would be surprised at this ability. They would then show their surprise and pleasure by repeating over and over as if speaking to a dog. Verryy Goood Boy. Veerry Gooood Boy. So condescending when you already are a parent.
Is that also your position about reports that are unfavorable to the GOG?
Bora, “YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH”
he want’s to see a failed state, because he did not get the minista jab.
he is very bitter, living in the past.
The government should be blamed for this poor rating. Why not number 1? Throw out the PPP/C and bring back the PEE EN CEE and we will be number one on that list.
Congratulations to the Government of Guyana on reducing the gap. We should congratulate people like Dr. Ramsammy for their excellent work over the years. We have come a long way but there is much to do before we sleep.
One of the most important skills that is lacking at all the health facilities is customer service. The Ministry of Health should set out on a program to train their staff on how to deal with the public. Perception is as important as reality.
I hereby announce the results of the Universal World Survey of Socio-Economic and Political Index (Internationally Accredited and Approved by Reddy, Inc in Barbados).Please stay tuned….
( Against the backdrop of the mushrooming of a number of so called international survey groups like the above and that we know nothing about and SN lapping up “results” like they gospel , get it folks ?)
good news…
Reddy:
Get a life, SN is not lapping up anything, they are just reporting what has been done by others. Get up and give your brain a rest.
Oh shoot, where’s his brain Achiever? LOL!