Документы и доклады

Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa : Executive Summary (Английский)

Africa, the world’s youngest region, is home to over 145 million adolescent girls aged 10–19 - more than one-fifth of the global total, a figure projected to rise to over one-third by 2050. This demographic...

Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa Focus : Angola, Burundi, the DRC, São Tomé-and-Príncipe (Английский)

Africa is home to over 145 million adolescent girls, representing a powerful demographic opportunity. However, many face systemic barriers such as limited access to education, early marriage, and economic...

What Works to Advance Women's Digital Literacy? : A Review of Good Practices and Programs (Английский)

Women face many barriers to accessing and using the Internet. As a result, despite the rapid global spread of mobile Internet, women all over the world are less likely to participate in the digital economy...

Women, Business and the Law : Rights to Sexual and Reproductive Health - SRHR and FGM Legal Frameworks in Sub-Saharan Africa Presentation (Английский)

This report Summarizes the findings from data collection to measure the legal and policy frameworks affecting women’s legal protections from FGM as well as SRHR in 26 selected countries in Sub-Saharan...

Accelerating Gender Equality in Somalia : Breaking Barriers, Creating Opportunities (Английский)

This options paper aims to highlight select evidence-based and innovative options for potential programming that could unlock women’s and girls’ empowerment through the World Bank’s portfolio in Somalia...

Kenya Economic Update : Special Focus on Women's Economic Empowerment (Английский)

Kenya’s macroeconomic environment improved in 2024, following a tighter macroeconomic policy framework. Still, GDP growth is decelerating as Kenya faced a multiplicity of challenges during the year. Broadening...

Zambia - Scaling Up Shock Responsive Social Protection (SSRSP) Project : Implementation Support Mission - October 28 to November 8, 2024 (Английский)

Liberia - Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) : Technical Support Mission - November 4 to 8, 2024 (Английский)

Women, Business and the Law 2024 (Английский)

Women, Business and the Law 2024 is the 10th annual study measuring the enabling conditions affecting women’s economic opportunities in 190 economies. This edition introduces two new indicators—Safety...

Forced displacement, Gender and Livelihoods : Refugees in Ethiopia (Английский)

This study uses the Ethiopia Skills Profile Survey (2017) to examine the gender differences in livelihood opportunities and activities between refugees and host communities. The results show a significant...

Experimental Evidence on Rural Childcare Provision (Английский)

Women are often the primary caregivers for children, which may restrict women’s economic activities. Evidence on the benefits of childcare is often from more developed urban settings. The authors examine...

They are Women in the Plural Gender, Inequality and Poverty in Cabo Verde : A Background Note for the Poverty Assessment (Английский)

This report is a background note to the poverty assessment for Cabo Verde. This report presents an overview of gender inequalities, status, trends, and drivers behind the observed outcomes. The quantitative...

Elas São Mulheres No Plural Género, Desigualdade e Pobreza em Cabo Verde : Uma Nota de Referência para a Análise de Pobreza (Португальский)

Este relatório é uma nota de fundo para a avaliação da pobreza em Cabo Verde. Este relatório apresenta uma visão geral das desigualdades de gênero, status, tendências e fatores que influenciam os resultados...

Admired in Theory, Pushed Out in Practice : Challenges Faced by Women Pursuing Work in Male-dominated Sectors in Guinea, Conakry (Английский)

In Conakry, Republic of Guinea, women business owners in male-dominated sectors earn significantly more than their counterparts in sectors with a higher concentration of female entrepreneurs. This trend...

If Children Aren’t Full, Can Adults Eat? : Adaptation Mechanisms of Poor Households Facing Price Shocks in Côte d’Ivoire (Английский)

This paper presents the results of a qualitative study aimed at generating knowledge on intra-household and gendered impacts of food and energy price shocks among the poor in Côte d’Ivoire, with a focus...

Moçambique - Projecto de Reforço de Capacidades para Melhorar a Resposta à Violência Baseada no Género : Missão de Apoio á Implementação - de 27 a 31 de Maio de 2024 (Португальский)

Women, International Trade, and the Law: Breaking Barriers for Gender Equality in Export-Related Activities (Английский)

Women are a powerful engine for international trade and economic growth. As workers, small-scale traders, entrepreneurs, and producers, their engagement in export activities has the potential not only...

Gender Justice in Africa - Summary of the Proceedings of the Conference on Gender and the Judiciary in Sub-Saharan Africa : Arusha, Tanzania (Английский)

The pursuit of gender justice remains a critical global imperative, particularly in the African context, where persistent gaps and challenges continue to hinder progress. This report aims to provide an...

Des Écolières, pas des Mariées : l’Enseignement Secondaire Comme Rempart Contre le Mariage des Enfants (Французский)

Le mariage des enfants est une pratique est particulièrement répandue au Niger, où le taux de scolarisation des filles au collège est faible et le décrochage scolaire est fréquent, avec de graves conséquences...

Zimbabwe Gender Based Violence Assessment - Scope, Programming, Gaps and Entry Points (Английский)

This report presents key findings of the Zimbabwe Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Assessment. The assessment was commissioned by the World Bank, in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe, through the...