Experts Explain: Why does the gender gap persist?

Women in the economy means growth. Women in the economy means wealth. Women in the economy means jobs. Despite decades of progress, men remain far more likely than women to hold positions of political, social and economic power. The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report shows that full parity remains 123 years away. We spoke with three experts in government, diplomacy and economics on why the gender gap, even in the 21st century, persists. A key takeaway? Laws alone won’t work. Real equality must be lived. In this new #ExpertsExplain, we spoke to Rania A. Al‑Mashat, François Valérian and Arancha González Laya, about why progress has stalled - and how equality is not a cultural battle, but an economic imperative. Closing the gender gap could raise global GDP by 20% Transparency and data are “the best disinfectant.” Equality is the key to stronger economies and authentic leadership Watch now: Why the Gender Gap Persists #GenderParity #InclusiveGrowth #Equality #WEF #gendergap25 ____________________________________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust, and build initiatives for cooperation and progress. Find out more below: World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  X ► https://twitter.com/wef TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum WhatsApp ► https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDcHBKGZNCihKxwiD0L Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum #wef