Governments

Each government is invited to designate a focal point to serve as the primary contact for engaging with WBL. The focal points are appointed in coordination with the World Bank Group’s Boards of Directors.

The focal points complete WBL questionnaires during each data collection cycle and serve as the primary liaison between the government and WBL.

Government focal points can request meetings with the WBL team to learn more about the project, share information, and clarify questions related to the WBL report and methodology.

Types of meetings:

• Introductory Bilateral Meetings – provide governments with an overview of the WBL project, its objectives, methodology, and engagement process.
• Technical Bilateral Meetings – offer a detailed discussion on methodological questions and the presentation of economy or region-specific data queries.
• In‑Depth Methodology Workshops – deliver practical, hands‑on guidance on how WBL indicators are constructed, enabling participants to better understand and apply the methodological framework.

These meetings aim to deepen understanding of WBL, support constructive dialogue, and ensure that legal and policy reforms affecting women’s economic participation are accurately reflected.

Focal points play a vital role in helping WBL identify the most recent legal and policy initiatives by providing data updates and highlighting reforms. Keep WBL informed about new laws and policy changes that shape women's economic opportunity.

Government focal points are invited to participate in events, workshops, webinars, and take part in speaking engagements at the national, regional, and global levels.

Focal points are also encouraged to use the WBL data, key findings, and research to highlight global trends, draw lessons from other countries’ experiences, and promote evidence‑based legal and policy reforms that enhance women’s economic opportunity.