Women, Business and the Law: A real shift is happening in women's economic opportunity 🚀

A real shift is happening in women's economic opportunity — and the data tell a striking story. The countries making the biggest leaps are ones that started with the largest gaps: Egypt, Madagascar, Somalia, Oman, Jordan, and the Kyrgyz Republic. They're removing barriers to work, closing pay gaps, expanding parental leave, and putting more women in leadership.⁠ Watch to see what's driving this momentum — and why it matters for jobs, growth, and unlocking talent across entire economies. ⁠Download the 2026 Women, Business and the Law report: wbl.worldbank.org ⁠ #womenrights #genderequality #genderequity #economicgrowth ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org