difference in profits among female entrepreneurs who cross over into male-dominated sectors (MDS) compared to those who remain in … surviving in these sectors. Based on this analysis, it offers evidence-based programs and policies which can support women to … report were conducted across three regions and in ten countries (Sub-Saharan Africa: Botswana, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Guinea …

challenges of supporting the growth and profitability of women entrepreneurs. In Mexico, women tend to be overrepresented in the … drivers and the implications of sectoral barriers to women entrepreneurs. For each one of these interventions, the report … report concludes that both programs should be available as part of a larger portfolio of interventions to support women with …

The world today believes that supporting women entrepreneurs is vital for economic growth. As economic opportunities … increase, unprecedented numbers of women are entering the world of business and entrepreneurship. The number of women … entrepreneurs has risen in global economy including in developing countries. However, the majority of women entrepreneurs in …

, seeks to focus attention on the challenges that Africa's women entrepreneurs face and identify practical solutions. The …Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of entrepreneurship in the world, with approximately 42 percent of the non … particularly so for women. This new report, "Profiting from Parity: Unlocking the Potential of Women's Businesses in Africa …

The World Bank Group's Women, Business and the Law examines laws and regulations affecting women's prospects as … entrepreneurs and employees across 190 economies. Its goal is to inform policy discussions on how to remove legal restrictions on … women and promote research on how to improve women's economic inclusion …

changing global labor market, women often participate at significantly lower rates. When women do enroll, they tend to have … and retain women in coding bootcamps. The report also discusses approaches to making labor market linkages with the larger … objective of tackling the underrepresentation of women in technology …

The World Bank Group's Women, Business and the Law examines laws and regulations affecting women's prospects as … entrepreneurs and employees across 187 economies. Its goal is to inform policy discussions on how to remove legal restrictions on … women and promote research on how to improve women's economic inclusion. Women, Business and the Law 2019: A Decade of …

How can governments ensure that women have the same employment and entrepreneurship opportunities as men? One important … regardless of gender. Women, Business and the Law 2018, the fifth edition in a series, examines laws affecting women’s economic …

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 than men. In fact, women are 15 … percent less likely than men to use mobile Internet, leaving 265 million fewer women connected. This digital gender gap is …

Across Africa, rising mobile phone penetration, improving broadband Internet, and growing use of mobile money are … creating new opportunities for governments, businesses, and individuals. While Africa's digital revolution has been impressive …, the continent has further to go to close gender digital divide. Four hundred million women in low- and middle …