53
%of women participate in the labor market vs. 88% of men as of 2018
No country, community, or economy can achieve its potential or meet the challenges of the 21st century without the full and equal participation of women and men, girls and boys. Failure to fully unleash women’s productive potential represents a major missed opportunity, with significant consequences for individuals, families, and economies. IDA countries face wide gaps in economic opportunity, with women’s labor force participation and job quality consistently trailing those of men. Globally, 53% of women participate in the labor market, compared with 88% of men.
IDA at Work
An innovative initiative provides mobile childcare units that accompany working mothers from one site to another, allowing them to work undisturbed while their children are cared for nearby.
Facemasks produced by women’s livelihood groups reduced the shortage of masks in remote areas and provided the women with an additional income source during a time of hardship.
Gender Interactive
Why investing in women and girls matters now more than ever
Empowering women and girls is fundamental to realizing human capital gains. As the world recovers from COVID-19, here is an opportunity to recalibrate and focus on building a resilient, equitable, and more inclusive future for women.
