How can increasing women’s economic participation help create more and better jobs?

Expanding women’s access to jobs, finance, and digital tools can increase labor force participation, support business growth, and drive job creation at scale. When women can manage economic risks, connect to markets, and access capital, they contribute directly to stronger and more inclusive economic growth.

The World Bank Group is working with countries and partners to expand access to the systems that enable women’s economic participation, including social protection, digital use, and access to capital. Together, these areas form a pathway to opportunity—helping women build resilience, participate in the economy, and grow businesses.

This discussion will examine progress toward the World Bank Group’s 2030 ambitions, the challenges that remain, and what it will take to scale impact. It will also explore how coordinated action across policy, institutions, and investment can support women’s economic inclusion and job creation.