Women in the global economy: what does WBL 2026 show?

Main findings

A World Bank release dated 24 February 2026 reports a gap between women’s economic-opportunity laws and implementation. Expert assessments for Women, Business and the Law 2026 estimated that enforcement globally remains around halfway.

Why does this matter for entrepreneurs?

The report discusses factors including safety, childcare and access to credit. These barriers show that women’s economic progress depends on a supportive environment alongside individual skills.

Applying the context locally

As an editorial suggestion, community programmes can identify participants’ needs before setting training schedules and mentoring formats. Global findings should not be treated as a specific measurement of Dayak women or Sarawak without local data. Use the report as context and listen to participants’ experiences.

Official source

World Bank: read the original source ↗

Independent editorial summary, checked 5 November 2026. Source date: 24 Februari 2026. This is not an agency publication or an endorsement. Information may change.