The world is a better place for women and girls in 2016 than even a decade ago, but not for everyone, and not everywhere. This is especially true in the world’s poorest countries. #Gender gaps in employment, business and access to finance still hold women back – they are half as likely as men to hold full-time wage jobs. Martha, a policewoman patrolling Area 18 in Lilongwe, #Malawi, is a role model for women who face barriers to starting a career. Investing in women – across all 77 countries where #IDAWorks --pays huge dividends in building a more peaceful and prosperous society. #Get2Equal During the next few weeks, we will be posting stories on a few major themes we work on here at the World Bank – gender, climate and fragility. We’ll also share how IDA – the World Bank’s fund for the poorest– is helping countries rise out of poverty. #africancapsule #Malawi #africanews
