Alexandr Chumachenko contributed to Women, Business and the Law 2022 report
The World Bank presented the Women, Business and the Law report. This report is the eighth in a series of reports that provide objective measures of legal and regulatory barriers to women’s entrepreneurship and employment in 190 economies. Amidst a global pandemic that threatens progress toward gender equality, the report identifies barriers to women’s economic participation and encourages reform of discriminatory laws.
New this year is a 95-country pilot survey of laws governing childcare - a critical area where support is needed for women to succeed in paid employment. A pilot analysis of how laws affecting women’s economic empowerment are actually implemented is also included, highlighting the difference between laws on the books and the reality experienced by women.
Based on this research, Kazakhstan scores 69.4 out of 100. For comparison, last year this index was the same, 69.4 out of 100, which means the stable situation in all indicators. It is worth noting, that the overall score for Kazakhstan is lower than the regional average observed across Europe and Central Asia (84.1), the maximum score observed is 94.4 (Cyprus).
The Kazakhstan part of the analysis was prepared in collaboration with lawyers from leading law firms and legal centers, including AEQUITAS Senior Associate, Alexandr Chumachenko.
Please click here to read the Kazakhstan part of the report.
