"The report examines laws and regulations that affect women’s ability to be entrepreneurs and employees. Legislation can affect women’s economic potential directly and indirectly. Thus, the indicators covered in the report capture both laws that directly differentiate between men and women and laws that indirectly have a greater impact on women’s ability to earn an income, start a business or get a job. The Women, Business and the Law project worked with contributors in each of the economies covered to determine the sources of gender differentiation in the law. The data was collected over a two-year period with regard to women’s rights, different economies reflect different cultural norms and values in their legislation. Though there has been progress toward gender parity, restrictions that limit women’s prospects as entrepreneurs and employees remain. This report provides objective, easily comparable data to inform dialogue and research about women’s economic rights and opportunities". The report, published in 2015, covered 173 countries including Jordan.