Thematic Topics

Explore cross-cutting themes that deepen WBL analysis, from subnational laws to social norms, disability inclusion, and gender-responsive taxation.

The following thematic topics cover cross-cutting areas related to WBL that extend beyond the core framework. These themes deepen the analysis by examining how laws, policies and enforcement shape women’s opportunities at the subnational level and how they interact with social norms, disability inclusion, and fiscal policy—complementing WBL indicators and strengthening their relevance for policy design and implementation.

 

In-depth Country Studies

Explore how laws, policies, and enforcement affecting women’s economic opportunities vary within countries. Subnational WBL tracks differences across states, provinces, and other terriorial units.

Tax and Gender Budgeting

Discover WBL pilot data on whether fiscal systems have the right tools to identify, assess, and address gendered impacts, aiming to guide economies toward meaningful reforms towards gender equality.

Social Norms

Understand how social norms shape the enforcement of laws, drawing on the proceedings of a joint WBL–IEA conference that brings together evidence, debates, and research on the interaction between laws and social norms.

Women with Disabilities

Explore WBL briefs, data, and blogs showing how intersecting laws and disability shape pathways to inclusive development.

Publications

Explore WBL research and publications for deeper insights into how laws, policies, and enforcement shape women’s economic opportunities.