For instance, w'omen in over 100 countries covered by the Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) still face legal and other forms of discrimination in their access to land and property, and 77 countries have inadequate legislation addressing domestic violence (OECD Development Centre, 2014). Women’s economic involvement promotes good use of skills and talent and increases social cohesion. The participation of w'omen in the economy is indispensable for promoting global well-being, reducing poverty and combating inequality.