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| Georges Ngnouwal Eloundou, Blaise Ondoua Beyene and Henri Atangana Ondoa |
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| ''Good or bad? Environmental policy and women's political empowerment in developing countries'' |
| ( 2025, Vol. 45 No.1 ) |
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| The consideration of environmental conditions has affected many aspects of society. This paper assesses the effect of environmental policy on women's political empowerment (WPE). Based on a sample of 96 developing countries (DCs), we specify and estimate a static and dynamic panel data model using pooled ordinary least squares (POLS) and system generalized method of moments (sGMM) over the period 2006-2019. The results show that environmental policy significantly increases WPE. Robustness is tested through the use of disaggregated indices, political participation, civil society participation and women's civil liberties. In addition, we use alternative measures of environmental policy. The results suggest that the strategic adoption of effective and inclusive environmental policies strengthens the political empowerment of women in developing countries. |
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| Keywords: environmental policy, women's empowerment, developing countries, two-stage GMM |
JEL: L5 - Regulation and Industrial Policy: General
Q5 - Environmental Economics: General |
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| Manuscript Received : May 07 2023 | | Manuscript Accepted : Mar 30 2025 |
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