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.
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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Motherhood and Labor Market Trajectories in Türkiye
This study estimates the "child penalty" in Türkiye — the negative impact of childbirth on mothers' labor market outcomes. Using SILC data (2006–2023), it finds that women's labor force participation drops 44% in the ...
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Care Responsibilities and Female Employment in the Western Balkans
This report examines how care responsibilities affect women’s employment in the Western Balkans. Informal family caregiving remains dominant, reflecting limited access to affordable formal care and persistent social ...
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