Closing Gender Gaps in Economy Could Add Trillions, Boost Growth and Resilience

Investing in women's economic empowerment can reduce poverty, boost economies, and increase resilience. Closing the financing gap for women entrepreneurs could grow the global economy by $10 trillion.

Governments can help by providing affordable credit to women's self-help groups, building digital infrastructure for financial inclusion, and changing policies to increase women's control over earnings.

Removing barriers that constrain women's productivity in agriculture and elsewhere can significantly boost output. Access to contraception also links to greater economic power.

Investing in childcare increases women's workforce participation and incomes. Increasing childcare access across 15 countries could add $1.2 trillion to GDP.

Gender equality should remain a priority amid crises, as evidence shows women's economic participation central to solutions. Investing in women is urgent, promising and actionable.