Latest items for Barbados
Aug. 10, 2024, 2:57 a.m.
Countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain
Variables: MULTIVAR-SCALE-6
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Variables: MULTIVAR-SCALE-6
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May 2, 2024, 11:34 a.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"In the first two quarters of 2020, which included the COVID-19 lockdown period, Barbados saw an increase of about 83 per cent in reported incidents of domestic violence" (para 1).
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"In the first two quarters of 2020, which included the COVID-19 lockdown period, Barbados saw an increase of about 83 per cent in reported incidents of domestic violence" (para 1).
April 12, 2024, 5:26 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: CLCC-LAW-1
"[Barbados] continues to prevent women from passing their citizenship to their children on an equal basis as men, if the child were born abroad" (para 6).
Variables: CLCC-LAW-1
"[Barbados] continues to prevent women from passing their citizenship to their children on an equal basis as men, if the child were born abroad" (para 6).
March 31, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, D R Congo, East Timor, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Macedonia, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: TRAFF-SCALE-1
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Variables: TRAFF-SCALE-1
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March 30, 2024, 10:05 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
According to the U.S. State Department's 2023 TIP report, Barbados ranks as a Tier 2 country (85).
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
According to the U.S. State Department's 2023 TIP report, Barbados ranks as a Tier 2 country (85).
March 11, 2024, 2:27 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"Is selling sex criminalised? Soliciting (in ANY place) and loitering in public for purposes of 'prostitution' illegal. Is buying sex criminalised? No. Is organising/managing criminalised? Yes - procuring, living on earnings and brothel-keeping are criminalised. Legislation similar to UK." (para 1-3).
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"Is selling sex criminalised? Soliciting (in ANY place) and loitering in public for purposes of 'prostitution' illegal. Is buying sex criminalised? No. Is organising/managing criminalised? Yes - procuring, living on earnings and brothel-keeping are criminalised. Legislation similar to UK." (para 1-3).
Jan. 24, 2024, 3:24 p.m.
Countries: Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Libya, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Suriname, Tunisia, Vanuatu
Variables: MMR-SCALE-2
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Variables: MMR-SCALE-2
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Jan. 24, 2024, 3:19 p.m.
Countries: Barbados, Cuba, Mongolia
Variables: MMR-SCALE-1
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Variables: MMR-SCALE-1
39
Jan. 24, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, D R Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: ERBG-SCALE-1
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Variables: ERBG-SCALE-1
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Jan. 24, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Cote D'Ivoire, Denmark, Estonia, Gambia, Guinea, Iceland, India, Liberia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Togo
Variables: DACH-SCALE-2
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Variables: DACH-SCALE-2
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Jan. 24, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
Variables: DACH-SCALE-1
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Variables: DACH-SCALE-1
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Jan. 21, 2024, 11:10 a.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
According to a 2023 report on global trends in maternal mortality from 2000-2020 published by the WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and UNDESA/Population Division, in 2020 the maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) in Barbados was 39 (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
According to a 2023 report on global trends in maternal mortality from 2000-2020 published by the WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and UNDESA/Population Division, in 2020 the maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) in Barbados was 39 (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 20, 2024, 1:37 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
According to 2023 World Bank Gender Data collected from the most recent ILO modeled estimates from 2020 onwards, the female laborforce participation rate (as a percentage of the female population ages 15+) in Barbados is 58% (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
According to 2023 World Bank Gender Data collected from the most recent ILO modeled estimates from 2020 onwards, the female laborforce participation rate (as a percentage of the female population ages 15+) in Barbados is 58% (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 7, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: DACH-DATA-1
According to the World Bank, as of 2021, life expectancy in Barbados is 79 years for women and 76 years for men (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DACH-DATA-1
According to the World Bank, as of 2021, life expectancy in Barbados is 79 years for women and 76 years for men (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Dec. 28, 2023, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: DACH-DATA-1
According to 2019 data from the WHO's Global Health Observatory, average life expectancy in Barbados is 74.3 years for men and 77.7 years for women (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DACH-DATA-1
According to 2019 data from the WHO's Global Health Observatory, average life expectancy in Barbados is 74.3 years for men and 77.7 years for women (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 12, 2023, 3:59 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam
Variables: BR-SCALE-1
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Variables: BR-SCALE-1
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Sept. 29, 2023, 9:40 a.m.
Countries: Barbados, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden
Variables: BR-DATA-1
"10.7 births per 1000 population"
Variables: BR-DATA-1
"10.7 births per 1000 population"
Aug. 28, 2023, 9:15 a.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: ERBG-DATA-4
"Part time employment, female (% of total female employment) is '11.7%.'" "Part time employment, male (% of total male employment) is '9.5%.'"
Variables: ERBG-DATA-4
"Part time employment, female (% of total female employment) is '11.7%.'" "Part time employment, male (% of total male employment) is '9.5%.'"
July 19, 2023, 11:04 a.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"(1) If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue or next-of-kin, the spouse shall take the whole estate. (2)If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue but next-of-kin, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed in equal shares among the next-of-kin. (3)Subject to subsection (4), if an intestate dies leaving (a) a spouse and one child, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall go to the child; (b) a spouse and children, the spouse shall take one-third of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed among the children in equal shares. (4)If any...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"(1) If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue or next-of-kin, the spouse shall take the whole estate. (2)If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue but next-of-kin, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed in equal shares among the next-of-kin. (3)Subject to subsection (4), if an intestate dies leaving (a) a spouse and one child, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall go to the child; (b) a spouse and children, the spouse shall take one-third of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed among the children in equal shares. (4)If any...more
July 19, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Without prejudice to the generality of section 187, a husband and wife shall, for the purposes of acquisition of any interest in property under a disposition made or coming into operation after 1st January, 1980, be treated as two persons. Subject to Part XV, a married woman is in the same position as a man or femme sole of like age with regard to the acquisition, holding, enjoyment and disposition of property and to dealings with or affecting property" (para 186-187). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1980) relating to property ownership are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Without prejudice to the generality of section 187, a husband and wife shall, for the purposes of acquisition of any interest in property under a disposition made or coming into operation after 1st January, 1980, be treated as two persons. Subject to Part XV, a married woman is in the same position as a man or femme sole of like age with regard to the acquisition, holding, enjoyment and disposition of property and to dealings with or affecting property" (para 186-187). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1980) relating to property ownership are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as...more
June 17, 2023, 5:11 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cameroon, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kosovo, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad/Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: MARR-SCALE-2
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Variables: MARR-SCALE-2
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March 3, 2023, 1:19 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8
"An ugly aspect of Caribbean life that has been chronicled over the years through calypsos is the level of infidelity in our society, which led to people not being aware who their relatives were. This week’s question relates to this. It is this: An elderly relative has returned from overseas and in discussion with you and your partner revealed that the two of you are really first cousins, and challenges of sickle cell run in your family. How should you handle this information since you and your partner would like to get married and start a family? Everyone who commented via telephone or email said this couple should break off...more
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8
"An ugly aspect of Caribbean life that has been chronicled over the years through calypsos is the level of infidelity in our society, which led to people not being aware who their relatives were. This week’s question relates to this. It is this: An elderly relative has returned from overseas and in discussion with you and your partner revealed that the two of you are really first cousins, and challenges of sickle cell run in your family. How should you handle this information since you and your partner would like to get married and start a family? Everyone who commented via telephone or email said this couple should break off...more
March 3, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8
"A study of 411 ancient genomes shows inbreeding decreased over time" (para 1). "We divided our focal region of Eurasia into two, in order to study possible spatial patterns. We used the Aegean, the Black Sea, the Caucasus and the Urals to delineate West and Central Eurasia. Individuals belonging to the west of this demarcation line were considered West Eurasians (n = 275 ancient and n = 155 modern) and individuals belonging to the east of the line, Central Eurasians (n = 136 ancient and n = 293 modern)" (para 39). "This demarcation overlaps with major geographical boundaries that appear to have hindered population contacts [...] two outbred populations, African...more
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8
"A study of 411 ancient genomes shows inbreeding decreased over time" (para 1). "We divided our focal region of Eurasia into two, in order to study possible spatial patterns. We used the Aegean, the Black Sea, the Caucasus and the Urals to delineate West and Central Eurasia. Individuals belonging to the west of this demarcation line were considered West Eurasians (n = 275 ancient and n = 155 modern) and individuals belonging to the east of the line, Central Eurasians (n = 136 ancient and n = 293 modern)" (para 39). "This demarcation overlaps with major geographical boundaries that appear to have hindered population contacts [...] two outbred populations, African...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"Citing a Barbadian study which was published last September, La Bennett said: 'Women tend to get micro loans for small amounts of capital when they are starting out, but when women want to grow their firms and need more funds, they often end up with less money than they requested. As a result, they tended to rely on funding from personal loans, getting help from family members, putting whatever money they earned from the business back into it, or credit cards, and that can become an expensive process.' The CDB official added that collateral was also a challenge for women seeking bigger loans, and evidence showed that 'in the few...more
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
"Citing a Barbadian study which was published last September, La Bennett said: 'Women tend to get micro loans for small amounts of capital when they are starting out, but when women want to grow their firms and need more funds, they often end up with less money than they requested. As a result, they tended to rely on funding from personal loans, getting help from family members, putting whatever money they earned from the business back into it, or credit cards, and that can become an expensive process.' The CDB official added that collateral was also a challenge for women seeking bigger loans, and evidence showed that 'in the few...more
Feb. 3, 2023, 10:42 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Women and men are regarded equally within the law in the context of the ownership and use of land. Married women are explicitly protected, noting that 'A married woman shall be capable of acquiring, holding and disposing by will or otherwise of any real or personal property as her separate property, in the same manner as if she were a unmarried, without the intervention of any trustee' (Married Women Act Chap. 219, s. 13 A)" (5). "No restrictions were located with regard to opening a bank account or registering a business, including the requirement of a husband’s signature. There was also nothing located in legislation that discriminates against a woman’s...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"Women and men are regarded equally within the law in the context of the ownership and use of land. Married women are explicitly protected, noting that 'A married woman shall be capable of acquiring, holding and disposing by will or otherwise of any real or personal property as her separate property, in the same manner as if she were a unmarried, without the intervention of any trustee' (Married Women Act Chap. 219, s. 13 A)" (5). "No restrictions were located with regard to opening a bank account or registering a business, including the requirement of a husband’s signature. There was also nothing located in legislation that discriminates against a woman’s...more
Feb. 3, 2023, 10:42 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-DATA-1
"Non Governmental Organizations such as the BPW Barbados (Business and Professionals Women's Club) and Caribbean Network of Rural Women Producers, which is based in Barbados, also allow for greater participation in cooperatives and rural communities. Concern is expressed however regarding the lack of sex disaggregated data in key areas such as ownership of property, which consequently restricts evidence-based approaches to gender equality" (5).
Variables: LO-DATA-1
"Non Governmental Organizations such as the BPW Barbados (Business and Professionals Women's Club) and Caribbean Network of Rural Women Producers, which is based in Barbados, also allow for greater participation in cooperatives and rural communities. Concern is expressed however regarding the lack of sex disaggregated data in key areas such as ownership of property, which consequently restricts evidence-based approaches to gender equality" (5).
Feb. 3, 2023, 10:42 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"All children have equal rights to inherit land and non-land assets (Succession Act Cap. 249 - s. 51). Surviving female spouses are also afforded equal rights to men within provisions of this act. Specifically noting that If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue or next-of kin, the spouse shall take the whole estate. If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue but next-of-kin, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed in equal shares among the next-of-kin. Subject to subsection (4), if an intestate dies leaving a spouse and one child, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"All children have equal rights to inherit land and non-land assets (Succession Act Cap. 249 - s. 51). Surviving female spouses are also afforded equal rights to men within provisions of this act. Specifically noting that If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue or next-of kin, the spouse shall take the whole estate. If an intestate dies leaving a spouse and no issue but next-of-kin, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate and the remainder shall be distributed in equal shares among the next-of-kin. Subject to subsection (4), if an intestate dies leaving a spouse and one child, the spouse shall take two-thirds of the estate...more
Jan. 23, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Arts. 49(3)-(6).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Arts. 49(3)-(6).
Jan. 23, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Art. 49(1)-(2).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Art. 49(1)-(2).
Jan. 23, 2023, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Barbados
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Married Woman’s Act, Arts. 14 and 15. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Registration of Business Act,...more
Variables: LO-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), the law does not prohibit discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no source provided. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Married Woman’s Act, Arts. 14 and 15. According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Registration of Business Act,...more