The concepts presented here are meant to help practitioners, researchers and donors design effective, measurable interventions to advance women economically. In developing these concepts, we have drawn both on the available literature and on ICRW’s direct experience in evaluating women’s economic empowerment programs. This document is intended as a conceptual guide, rather than an operational tool kit. Economic empowerment is a complex process, and the general framework presented here will have to be adapted to meet the needs of specific projects.