In the state of Jalisco, Mexico, men’s rate of economic participation is 78 per cent, while the rate for women is only 45 per cent. This stark difference represents a 33 per cent gender gap in economic participation in the labour force. Because of historical, social and cultural barriers, the economic prospects for women remain quite low. ProSociedad launched the Co-Meta initiative to address this structural inequality. Co-Meta mobilizes a network of local economic and social actors who support women’s economic empowerment. The network connects business leaders from across Jalisco to act as mentors and instructors with marginalized women in the region.
Impact / Outcome
All interviewees agreed that creating alliances, improving one another’s capacities and jointly improving methodologies and diagnosis of community issues lead to the success of the women’s empowerment agenda. This common understanding has helped actors to work on solutions together rather than attempting to solve issues on their own.
Funding sources
Government or other public organization
Key Metrics
Address income and gender inequalities
Operating model
Public-private partnershipYear published
02 March 2021