Women often face more hurdles than men in obtaining finance, especially when credit supply is limited and financial markets are less developed. As a result, owners of firms may prefer

This working paper reviews the literature on strategies to support women entrepreneurs in improving their business outcomes. It focuses on interventions designed to address four areas of constraints that influence

Investing in gender-diverse companies leads to stronger business outcomes, yet in emerging markets, only 11% of startups that attain seed funding are led by women, and this gap grows over

This report is the first targeted gender assessment in the areas of mining and energy in Serbia. It aims to stimulate dialogue among policy makers, companies, and other relevant actors

This paper explores new firm-level data to examine the gender gap in technology adoption and the associated effect on firm performance. The data show a small difference in technology sophistication

This World Bank evidence and practice note contributes to understanding the importance of gender-diverse leadership for inclusive and sustainable economic growth, focusing on the critical aspect of women in business

This report focuses on sectoral choice as one of the contributors to the gender gap in firm performance. It explores the difference in profits and experiences among female entrepreneurs who

This paper revisits and reassesses the evidence for whether small business training works, incorporating the results of recent studies. A meta-analysis of these estimates suggests that training increases profits and

This landscaping study researched the drivers of company investment in increasing women’s participation, focusing on evidence for the impact of company policies, practices, and programs. More specifically the report: provides

This study explores the intersection between climate governance and gender diversity and inclusion (gender D&I) in companies based in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It is designed to enhance the