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    Europe and Central Asia Gender Innovation Lab (ECAGIL)​

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Highlights

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    Mend the Gap, Unleash Potential: Addressing Barriers in Women’s Economic ...

    This report takes stock of gender equality in ECA, with a particular focus on women’s access to economic opportunities and jobs, alongside the urgent challenge of VAWG. It highlights the World Bank Group–supported ...

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    Mend the Gap - Webinar Series

    Correcting vs. Preventing the Gender Pension Gap

    This session will present evidence from Norway on how subsidized childcare and pension credits can shape the gender pension gap, and discuss how to balance the trade-offs between preventing and correcting gender ...

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    Webinar

    From Parenting Leave to Childcare Services

    Drawing on the brief and Women, Business and the Law 2026 data, the interactive webinar will examine where progress has been made to strengthen legal frameworks for parenthood policies and childcare services, and where ...

The Europe and Central Asia Gender Innovation Lab (ECAGIL) is dedicated to advancing gender equality in the region through evidence-based solutions. By generating and synthesizing research, ECAGIL collaborates with project teams to integrate innovative, data-driven insights into practical applications. Our mission is to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact, supporting sustainable solutions to reduce gender gaps at scale.