Towards Improved Retirement Savings Outcomes for Women
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Labour market inequalities are well-known to be the main drivers of the gender pension gap. This publication focuses on helping governments find solutions for retirement savings arrangements that do not further exacerbate these inequalities. This study first analyses why the gender pension gap exists and sheds light on some of the behavioural and cultural factors that contribute to these inequalities. Country case studies assess how demographics, labour markets and other factors may affect gaps in pension coverage, assets and entitlements. The study then explores how the design of retirement savings plans affects men and women differently. Finally, it provides policy options to improve retirement savings outcomes for women and to help close the gender pension gap.
Policy options for funded retirement savings arrangements to tackle the gender gap
This chapter discusses policy options available to address the gender gap in retirement savings arrangements. While the pension system itself cannot correct for all of the factors driving the gender pension gap, its overall design should not put women at a further disadvantage. After summarising the various drivers that directly contribute to the gender pension gap within retirement savings arrangements, the chapter looks at various policy options that can address gender gaps at each stage of preparing financially for retirement.
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