With more than 400 million working-age women outside the labor force, South Asia has a significant loss of economic output. This blog details insights from a 2024 conference focused on policies to boost women’s
Comparisons between women- and men-led firms often assume they operate under similar conditions and constraints – a flawed assumption. This blog summarizes findings from a meta-frontier analysis that separates environmental constraints (factors
This blog highlights key findings from a 2023 study that aims to uncover the intricate channels through which exports impact women’s employment. Analyzing data from nearly 30,000 manufacturing firms across 141 emerging economies,
This blog recaps insights on advancing gender equality in the private sector from panelists representing the public and private sectors, international organizations, and civil society at the 2024 World Bank Group-IMF
This study explores evidence of private sector investments that increase women’s participation in leadership, operations, and supply chains. Drawing on over 500 sources and 46 interviews with multinational and national companies,
Using novel firm-level data from 11 countries, this paper sheds light on technology adoption between women- and men-led businesses and how this affects firm performance. While differences in technology sophistication between firms
Companies that invest in untapped talent and embrace different experiences and perspectives outperform country and industry group peers with the least diverse workforces. This paper analyzes women’s representation in the workforce and
This report spotlights how 38 for-profit companies across Pakistan are creating more equal workplaces for women. Since 2021, the Center of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB) has partnered with the International Finance
Analyzing survey data from 443 gig workers, this study reveals stark gender divides within the online gig economy in platform use and job categories. Women often choose more flexible digital jobs to
This brief examines India’s existing care infrastructure, the gender gap in unpaid care work, and the role of the private sector. On average, Indian women spend 30% of their day on
Documents
Raising Female Employment in South Asia, One Step at a Time (2025)
With more than 400 million working-age women outside the labor force, South Asia has a significant loss of economic output. This blog details insights from a 2024 conference focused on policies to boost women’s
The Productivity of Women- and Men-led Enterprises: In Search of a Fair Comparison (2025)
Comparisons between women- and men-led firms often assume they operate under similar conditions and constraints – a flawed assumption. This blog summarizes findings from a meta-frontier analysis that separates environmental constraints (factors
When Does Exporting Increase Women’s Employment in The Developing World? (2024)
This blog highlights key findings from a 2023 study that aims to uncover the intricate channels through which exports impact women’s employment. Analyzing data from nearly 30,000 manufacturing firms across 141 emerging economies,
Accelerating Impact: Unleashing the Power of Private Sector Partnerships for Gender Equality (2024)
This blog recaps insights on advancing gender equality in the private sector from panelists representing the public and private sectors, international organizations, and civil society at the 2024 World Bank Group-IMF
Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment: Private Sector Landscaping Study (2022)
This study explores evidence of private sector investments that increase women’s participation in leadership, operations, and supply chains. Drawing on over 500 sources and 46 interviews with multinational and national companies,
The Role of Technology in Reducing the Gender Gap in Productivity (2024)
Using novel firm-level data from 11 countries, this paper sheds light on technology adoption between women- and men-led businesses and how this affects firm performance. While differences in technology sophistication between firms
Lifting Financial Performance by Investing in Women (2023)
Companies that invest in untapped talent and embrace different experiences and perspectives outperform country and industry group peers with the least diverse workforces. This paper analyzes women’s representation in the workforce and
Gender Equality in the Workplace – Policy Review and Recommendations from Pakistan’s Business Sector (2024)
This report spotlights how 38 for-profit companies across Pakistan are creating more equal workplaces for women. Since 2021, the Center of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB) has partnered with the International Finance
Gender Differences in Job Satisfaction Among Gig Workers in Bangladesh (2024)
Analyzing survey data from 443 gig workers, this study reveals stark gender divides within the online gig economy in platform use and job categories. Women often choose more flexible digital jobs to
The Care Economy: A Case for Expanding the Role of the Private Sector (2025)
This brief examines India’s existing care infrastructure, the gender gap in unpaid care work, and the role of the private sector. On average, Indian women spend 30% of their day on