College-educated women in emerging economies can now balance career and family

The World Bank found that women in emerging economies who pursue higher education are now better able to balance career ambitions with family life. This shift means more women can achieve both professional success and have children without sacrificing one for the other.

For decades, the assumption was that highly educated women in developing countries would face a stark choice between career and family. This paper suggests that structural changes, possibly related to evolving social norms or workplace policies, are making it easier for these women to achieve both. This could lead to a significant increase in skilled female labor participation and change demographic trends.