Webinar Panel Discussion on “Economic Policies Through a Gender Lens: Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Agenda”

Date: March 27, 2024

Time: 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM (GMT)

Executive Summary

In an era where gender equality remains a paramount global concern, the upcoming Webinar Panel Discussion on “Economic Policies Through a Gender Lens: Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Agenda” organized by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD UK), stands as a beacon of hope and progress.

Overview

The webinar constitutes an integral component of the CELD 2024 Webinar Series, a visionary initiative aimed at unravelling insights into critical issues surrounding women's empowerment and development. With specific focus on dismantling gender-blind economic policies impeding the economic advancement of women worldwide, this webinar seeks to unveil cultural taboos, champion gender-sensitive economic policies, and explore leadership strategies pivotal to women's economic independence and social development.

Goal and Objectives

The overarching goal is to foster discussions and share insights on gender-sensitive economic policies and leadership strategies conducive to social development, with a particular emphasis on women's economic independence as a catalyst for holistic societal progress. Specific objectives include:

- Demystifying cultural taboos

- Advocating for gender-sensitive economic policies,

- Outlining their myriad benefits,

- Raising public awareness, and

- Elucidating the role of digital skills in women’s economic empowerment.

Stakeholder Engagement

With primary beneficiaries ranging from policymakers to businesses, workers, and students, and secondary beneficiaries including women advocacy groups and professionals, the stakeholder engagement plan is tailored to accommodate diverse needs and maximize impact. Through targeted engagement strategies, major donors, policymakers, and media channels will receive regular updates and invitations to actively participate in this pivotal dialogue.

Webinar Activities and Reporting Outcome

A comprehensive suite of activities, underscores the webinar's commitment to catalyzing positive change. The culmination of this high-level panel discussion will see the distribution of findings at the UNSoCD event and dissemination across global media outlets, amplifying the conversation on gender-sensitive economic policies and women's empowerment.

Conclusion

As we stand on the cusp of unprecedented societal transformation, the imperative of integrating gender perspectives into policy development cannot be overstated. By championing policies that prioritize the unique needs and contributions of women, we lay the groundwork for a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable global economy.

For media inquiries and registration details, please contact Obodo Collins at info@celd.org.uk.

Join us as we embark on a journey towards a future where gender equality is not merely an aspiration but a lived reality.

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