Measuring rural women’s employment in surveys: key issues for research and policy targeting

Gayatri Koolwal |
Gender, Social Protection

Addressing global development challenges and realizing sustainable growth

At the G20 Leaders Summit in Japan, World Bank Group President David Malpass stressed reducing inequality and realizing inclusive growth globally.

David Malpass |
Competitiveness, Debt, Fragility Conflict and Violence, Gender, Inequality and Shared Prosperity, Poverty

Unleashing the power of women entrepreneurs: Breaking down the legal barriers

Progress towards women’s entrepreneurial development has increased over the past ten years. However, female entrepreneurs continue to face multiple obstacles in their journey – one of them being…

Maereg Tewoldebirhan Alemayehu, Kavell Joseph |
Financial Inclusion, Gender

There are fewer female than male STEM graduates in 107 of 114 economies

In 107 of 114 economies, there are fewer female than male STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) graduates.

Divyanshi Wadhwa |
Education, Gender