India’s Women in the Workforce

October 6, 2017
12:15–13:15 (Asia/Kolkata time zone)

About this session

India has among the lowest female labour force participation rates in the world, declining further in the last decade. How can Indian companies and policies ensure that women – comprising over 48% of the population – enter, stay and progress in the labour market? Dimensions to be addressed: - Removing “gender-specific” constraints - Creating a flexible working environment - Closing the wage...
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