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The index used data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's Gender, Institutions and Development database.
The study, which included five components measuring women's access to credit, real and non-real estate property, inheritances and social rights, found that women in Israel do not benefit from equal rights.
Regarding inheritances and social rights, Israeli women scored relatively high marks, but the overall ranking was lowered by the results for the other three components.
According to a JIMS press release, gender equality is generally higher in developed countries.
The group also quoted empirical studies showing that gender equality and female empowerment were "strong determinants in reducing poverty and stimulating growth."