Women, Business and the Law 2018 - World Bank Group
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Women, Business and the Law 2018

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English
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World Bank Publications
Pages
850
ISBN
9781464812538
Women, Business and the Law 2018 is the fifth edition in a series of biennial reports by the World Bank Group that quantifies legal barriers to women's economic participation across 189 economies. It presents newly-collected data across seven indicators, including accessing institutions, using property, getting a job, building credit, and protecting women from violence. This edition tracks progress in legal reforms over the past two years and highlights areas where legal discrimination continues to limit women's economic opportunities, such as in job restrictions, workplace sexual harassment laws, and a woman's ability to work without spousal consent.

The report provides objective data on the legal frameworks that influence women's decisions to start and run businesses or pursue employment. It demonstrates how legal gender equality is linked to broader economic development and offers insights into the reforms needed to unlock the full economic potential of all citizens.

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