World Bank rolls out new strategy to boost economic opportunities for women

FILE PHOTO: Women work at a garment factory in Gazipur May 11, 2010. REUTERS/Andrew Biraj/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank announced on Thursday a new gender strategy aimed at boosting economic opportunities for women and enabling their participation in the global economy through social protection and access to broadband and capital.

The Gender Strategy 2024-2030, unveiled during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, has set goals by 2030 that aim to enable 300 million more women to use broadband internet, unlocking essential services, financial services, education and job opportunities.