Empowerment in Action: Unlocking Women’s Economic Opportunities in Europe and Central Asia © 2025 The World Bank Group

https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/07/22/empowerment-in-action-unlocking-women-s-economic-opportunities-in-europe-and-central-asia# Synopsis Across Europe and Central Asia, the World Bank is opening doors for women to access better jobs and launch their own businesses. The World Bank’s support ranges from expanding employment pathways in low-opportunity settings to helping women develop the skills and networks needed to access better jobs. Gender-smart programs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Türkiye, Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan are showing how tailored support can help women gain employment and unlock productivity. © 2025 The World Bank Group