World Bank 81d ago

How can women’s economic participation drive jobs and inclusive growth at scale? Expanding women’s access to jobs, finance, and digital tools is one of the most effective ways to increase labor force participation, support business growth, and create jobs. In this livestream, explore how the World Bank Group works with countries and partners to expand access to the systems that enable women’s economic participation—social protection, digital inclusion, and access to capital. Key topics: - How women’s economic inclusion supports job creation and growth - What it takes to scale access to finance, digital tools, and markets - Progress toward the World Bank Group’s 2030 ambitions - The policy and investment needed to expand impact - How coordinated action across sectors can unlock opportunity Together, these areas form a pathway to opportunity—helping women manage economic risks, participate in the economy, and grow businesses. Join the discussion to learn how policy, institutions, and investment can support women’s economic power and drive more inclusive growth. Speakers: - Anino Emuwa, Founder and CEO, 100 Women @ Davos - Robin Mearns, Director for Gender, World Bank Group ABOUT US 🌐 The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org WORLDBANK.ORG/LIVE 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch past events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams #wbgmeetings