The World Bank Group has unveiled a gender initiative to provide 380 million women with capital and access to the internet by 2030.
The bank launched the initiative on Thursday at its annual meetings in Washington DC, signalling the first steps toward implementing its ‘Gender Strategy 2030’ programme.
In addition, the Bretton Woods firm said 250 million women will be supported with social protection programmes, focusing especially on the poorest and most vulnerable.The World Bank said another 80 million more women and women-led businesses will get capital, thereby addressing a critical constraint to entrepreneurship growth.
The World Bank said it plans to focus on key efforts that will drive long-term, sustainable change to achieve the targets.In the area of broadband access, the financial institution said investments in countries with the largest connectivity and financial gaps will be prioritised, emphasising gender equality in digital inclusion.
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