World Bank2023-06-282023-06-282023-06-28https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/39939This retrospective report explores global progress and lessons learned over the past 10 years in promoting gender equality. This report takes stock of global progress and considers the impact of evidence-backed solutions to close the most persistent gender gaps. It examines the evolution of World Bank Group’s engagement on gender and highlights promising approaches. Reflections and findings will enable the WBG and its partners to develop a deeper understanding of what works, provide opportunities to strengthen and expand efforts in critical areas, and will inform the new WBG Gender Strategy, to be launched in 2024.en-USCC BY-NC 3.0 IGOGENDER EQUALITYWOMENGENDER GAPSGENDER STRATEGYWOMEN'S OWNERSHIPReportWorld Bank10.1596/39939