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The World Bank Group takes as its starting point that no country, community, or economy can achieve its potential or meet the challenges of the 21st century without the full and equal participation of women and men, girls and boys.

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Women's Entrepreneurship

The new Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative will enable more than $1 billion to help unlock the potential of women in business.

Women's Economic Empowerment

A recent panel of finance ministers and Chief Executive Officers called for tangible action on women’s economic empowerment

Improving Women, Girls Health

In Zambia, the World Bank is helping to improve women and girls' nutrition, which is seen as essential to reduction poverty.

Gender At-A-Glance

The World Bank Group works with public- and private-sector clients to close gaps between males and females globally for lasting impact in tackling poverty and driving sustainable economic growth that benefits all. In the last two decades, the world has narrowed the divide between men and women, especially in primary education and health. Yet critical gaps remain.

Overview

Gender Data Snapshot

Labor force participation rate, female

Data

Gender Projects

Women Entrepreneurship Development Project

The Women Entrepreneurship Development Project for Ethiopia aims to increase the earnings and employment of female-owned micro and small enterprises (MSEs).

Research

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WBG Gender Strategy

Gender Equality, Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Growth

REPORT

Women, Business and the Law 2016: Getting to Equal

REPORT: Voice and Agency

Empowering Women and Girls for Shared Prosperity

REPORT: Interwoven

How Better Work Program Improves Job, Life Quality in the Apparel Sector

Gender Data Portal

Gender Data Portal

The Gender Data Portal is the World Bank Group’s comprehensive source for the latest sex-disaggregated data and gender statistics covering demography, education, health, access to economic opportunities, public life and decision-making, and agency.