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Call for Papers: Mend the Gap in Economic Opportunities 2027

Call for papers EIEF
EIEF - Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance, Rome, Italy
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The workshop will take place May 13-14, 2027 at the EIEF campus in Rome. 
 
We welcome empirical research on barriers to women's economic opportunities and on policies that expand access to good jobs and support women's entrepreneurship, with particular relevance to Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Topics include (but are not limited to):
  • Women's employment, earnings and job quality
  • Women's entrepreneurship, business performance and growth, and access to finance
  • Childcare, eldercare, and the care economy
  • Technology, AI, and the future of women's work
  • Education, skilling, and school-to-work transitions for young women
  • Gender gaps in firm behavior and workplace practices 
 
Early career researchers are encouraged to apply. Please send a one-page extended abstract to mendthegapworkshop@worldbank.org by January 16, 2027. Full details here.