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🚀 Uzbekistan Surges 43 Places in World Bank’s 2026 Women, Business and the Law Index 🌍 Uzbekistan jumped 43 spots to 48th out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s 2026 «Women, Business and the Law» report, scoring 82.1/100 for its legal frameworks supporting women’s economic participation. The country achieved a perfect 100 in Mobility, Family, Pay, Childcare, and Assets. 💼 The rise was driven by major reforms in labor and pension regulations, including gender-responsive public procurement, incentives for female entrepreneurs, equal pay mandates, and the removal of outdated work restrictions for women. The Labor score nearly doubled from 50 to 91.75, while the Pension indicator increased to 66.75. ⚖️ Despite strong legal progress, the report notes a gap between written law and enforcement. Uzbekistan scored 59.08 for supportive frameworks and 57.20 for enforcement perceptions, reflecting ongoing challenges in turning legislation into tangible outcomes. 📈 Economically, reforms have boosted women’s participation and entrepreneurship. About 2.1 million women now run businesses — a sevenfold increase since 2020 — accounting for roughly 35% of all employed women in the national economy. 🔧 The World Bank recommends strengthening social incentives, workplace safety regulations, and monitoring systems to fully realise the impact of these legal reforms. #Finance