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Women, Business and the Law

This course developed by the Institute for Economic Development presents the World Bank’s influential Women, Business, and the Law (WBL) index showing how legal barriers and implementation gaps restrict women’s economic opportunities and hinder economic growth. The course explores recent research, international standards, the WBL methodology, and data from 190 economies, offering insights into legal reforms and policy design.

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The World Bank

Delivery Mode

E-Learning

Location

online

Language

English

Delivery Dates

Self-Paced

Duration

15 hours

Overview

This course developed by the Institute for Economic Development introduces participants to the World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law (WBL) index, a powerful tool for examining legal barriers to women’s economic participation. It provides an overview of how discriminatory laws continue to limit women’s opportunities and, in turn, hinder broader economic growth. The course explores the WBL methodology, legal frameworks across 190 economies, and relevant international standards. Participants will also engage with recent research that highlights the impact of gender-equal laws on development outcomes. By the end, learners will gain valuable insights to inform gender-responsive policy design and reform.