Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) refers to a set of economic reform policies introduced by international financial institutions, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, in many developing countries during the 1980s and 1990s. These programmes were designed to address economic crises, reduce fiscal deficits, improve balance of payments, and promote market-oriented growth. SAPs generally included measures such as trade liberalisation, privatisation, reduction of public expenditure, deregulation, and restructuring of state institutions. However, these economic reforms had significant gender implications, particularly in relation to work, employment opportunities, and productivity. The impact of Structural Adjustment Programmes on women’s employment has been complex. In many developing countries, reductions in public spending led to cuts in social services such as healthcare, education, childcare, and welfare programmes. Since women often depend on these services for their well-being and economic participation, reduced public support increased their unpaid care responsibilities. Women were required to spend more time performing domestic work, caring for children, and supporting elderly family members, which limited their opportunities to participate in paid employment. SAP policies also influenced labour markets by promoting flexibility and reducing labour protections. While these changes sometimes created new employment opportunities, especially in export-oriented industries, women were often concentrated in low-paid, insecure, and