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This Index contains a unique new methodology to capture the size of the gap between women and men in four critical areas: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. The Gender Gap Index 2006 covers 115 countries, representing over 90% of the world’s population.The country comparisons are meant to serve a dual purpose: as a benchmark to identify existing strengths and weaknesses; and as a useful guide for policy, based on learn