DEC Global Indicators Group

Expert insights on economic growth and private sector development

Law and Justice Week

Leveraging the Law for Women’s Economic Opportunity

The session discusses examples of how the World Bank and WBL data have driven legal reforms advancing female labor force participation in Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Sierra Leone. In addition, the session will cover the role of legal practitioners in contributing their expertise to WBL’s research and how they may use the data in their own initiatives to advance both equality and economic growth in their countries.
Watch re-play
On World Economic Forum: How stronger laws and institutions can help close the global gender gap and boost the economy

The 2025 Global Gender Gap Report draws on Women, Business and the Law data to reveal that countries with strong legal frameworks and implementation systems tend to achieve better real-world outcomes, such as higher female labor force participation, improved access to education and healthcare, more equitable pay, and stronger political representation. Authored by Tea Trumbic.

Policy Indicators Seminar Series
The series invites leading researchers in development economics and public policy to present their recent work in an academic-style seminar format.
Business Ready Events
Participate in Business Ready's knowledge events around the world and interact with our private sector development experts.
Women, Business and the Law Events
Women, Business and the Law hosts and participates in events to engage policymakers, researchers, CSOs, and other practitioners on the topic of women's economic empowerment. Watch the replay for recent events.

Stay Connected