Key Points
Thats the conclusion of anInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) studylooking into the economic boost nations could see as a result of closing the gender gap...
Only 47% of women are active in global labour markets compared to 72% of men, according to the IMF report..
It points out that emerging and developing economies have the most to gain by closing the gap in economic participation between men and women...
The World Economic ForumsGlobal Gender Gap Report 2023demonstrates the urgency required to accelerate efforts to close the gender gap..
Collective, coordinated and bold action by private- and public-sector leaders will be instrumental in accelerating progress towards gender parity and igniting renewed growth and greater resilience...
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