On International Women’s Day 2025 we celebrate the potential of women and girls to transform our economies and societies. When women and girls have the chance to fully contribute their talents, they create jobs, drive innovation, and fuel economic growth. Ensuring more and better jobs for women is ensuring a more prosperous world for all.
We share stories of entrepreneurs, community members, caregivers, students -- women -- all overcoming barriers to advance their businesses, livelihoods, and communities.
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More women are needed in transport jobs in Europe and Central Asia
Driving change in the transport industry can unlock the sector’s full potential to promote growth for everyone.
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Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs in Georgia Unleashes Innovation
Women-led start-ups are turning innovative ideas into successful ventures that are creating jobs and boosting growth.
Empowering Women, Electrifying Nigeria
Follow the journey of Terna and Aisha, two inspiring students whose lives have been profoundly impacted as they received hands-on training in renewable energy solutions. Discover how they plan to leverage their acquired skills to drive change and innovation in their communities. Women remain significantly underrepresented in Africa's energy sector. Their stories showcase the power of education, resilience, and ambition in bridging gender gaps and powering a brighter, sustainable future for Africa.
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Who owns, who pays? New insights on property ownership and tax compliance
An analysis of Argentina tax data highlights the need for equitable tax policies that consider gender dynamics in wealth and tax compliance.
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What's gender got to do with taxes?
Tax systems must support gender equality in order to reduce income inequality, and promote economic growth for all.
CGAP
Customizing loans for women entrepreneurs in India
Aye Finance, an Indian technology-led finance company, was only extending 16% of their loans to women. Sanjay Sharma (CEO) and Sheena Sakhuja (Project Lead) talk about how in partnership with CGAP, they have developed a focused program that specifically targets women entrepreneurs through services and a product that meet their unique needs.
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Young Women's Financial Inclusion: What Works
Tailored financial inclusion—through segmented products, accessible delivery, financial literacy, and partnerships—supports the transitions of young women into early adulthood.
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MIGA GENDER LEADERSHIP AWARD
Equality at Work: A Decade of Accelerating Progress
March 7 | 10-11:30 AM ETSign Up to Watch Live
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WebinarGender-Inclusive Carbon Markets: Solutions for Women's Participation
March 5 | 10-11 AM, ETRegister
