Expert Contributors

Explore how  WBL expert contributors make a difference—and how professionals around the world can join the WBL global community.

What Experts Do

Expert contributors are professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to support Women, Business and the Law. By completing questionnaires in their individual capacity, they provide essential input on the laws and policies in their respective countries that shape women’s economic opportunities. Their contributions cover areas including family law, access to finance, labor law, childcare policies, and frameworks addressing violence against women.

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How to Become an Expert

WBL welcomes contributions from a wide range of professionals, including legal experts—such as lawyers, judges, and attorneys working in relevant fields—as well as academics and professionals affiliated with universities, think tanks, research centers, or similar institutions. WBL also welcomes policy and development professionals working on women’s rights with reputable civil society organizations, as well as law graduate students with relevant experience.

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WBL 2026 Expert Contributors

Select an economy to view the expert contributors who support WBL. Kindly note that only information about experts  who have consented to share their name and/or firm is published. 

Recognition and Impact

WBL relies on pro bono contributions from experts across 190 economies. Experts contribute to the WBL project to help drive meaningful impact and gain recognition for their expertise:

  • Through their contributions, experts have direct policy impact and help drive measurable change.
  • Experts may choose to be publicly recognized as contributors on the WBL website to highlight their thought leadership and reach a global audience. Experts also receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the World Bank acknowledging their contribution.
  • Experts join a network of 20,000+ peers across disciplines and regions to engage through curated events, workshops, regional convenings, and collaborative campaigns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Curious to know more about contributing to the WBL project? Please visit to the Q&A section or email us at wbl@worldbank.org.

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