The Rise of Arab Women

April 6, 2019
14:45–15:45 (Asia/Amman time zone)

About this session

By 2025, the market power of women’s increased participation in the workforce could add an estimated $2.7 trillion to the region’s economy. While new policies are coming into force to bring about societal change, what else is needed to unlock the full potential of Arab women? This session is associated with the Platform for Shaping the Future of Economic Progress, Education, Gender and...
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