Women, Business and the Law 2022

Women, Business, and the Law 2022 is the eighth in a series of annual studies measuring the laws and regulations that affect women's economic opportunity in 190 economies. It identifies barriers to women's economic participation and encourages reform of discriminatory laws. The study also includes pilot research related to childcare and the implementation of the law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2022
Publisher: World Bank Publications

Women, Business, and the Law 2022 stands as the eighth installment in a series of annual studies that meticulously examine the laws and regulations that impact women's economic opportunities across 190 economies. This comprehensive project presents a set of eight indicators, each centered around women's interactions with the legal system as they navigate their careers. These indicators encompass various aspects such as mobility, workplace, pay, marriage, parenthood, entrepreneurship, assets, and pension. In the face of a global pandemic that poses significant challenges to achieving gender equality, Women, Business, and the Law 2022 serves as a vital tool in identifying barriers to women's economic participation and advocating for the reform of discriminatory laws. This year, the study also includes pioneering research on childcare and the implementation of legal frameworks. By delving into the economic decisions women make throughout their working lives and tracking the pace of reform over the past half-century, Women, Business, and the Law makes a substantial contribution to research and policy discussions surrounding women's economic empowerment. The indicators gathered in this report provide compelling evidence of the profound relationship between legal gender equality and women's employment and entrepreneurship. The data presented in Women, Business, and the Law 2022 is updated as of October 1, 2021, ensuring its timeliness and relevance in understanding the current state of women's economic empowerment.

Weight: 333g
Dimension: 267 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781464818172