“If you have less labor force, you have less growth.” — Christine Lagarde, President of @ecbeuro

Legal barriers that limit women’s economic participation have measurable consequences for productivity and competitiveness. Women, Business and the Law 2026 shows that removing these barriers could raise global output by up to 20%. Drawing on data from 190 economies, the report benchmarks progress across 10 dimensions of women’s economic life, including pay, assets, entrepreneurship, childcare, and workplace protections. 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