The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the world’s social and economic inequalities and vulnerabilities. It has painfully demonstrated once again that in times of crisis women’s livelihoods and jobs are more at risk than men’s.
At a time when policymakers need to restore confidence, preserve financial stability and revive growth (while aligning short-term actions to medium- and long-term sustainable objectives), inclusive rebuilding is an imperative, not an option.
Catalysing the economic potential of women is one of the most powerful solutions at policymakers’ disposal for addressing these challenges. Furthermore, focusing on gender equality now could add $13 trillion to global GDP by 2030.
This event launches a COVID-19 recovery action plan which has been informed by the insights of global thought leaders in a series of events convened by the Chatham House Gender and Inclusive Growth Initiative.
More than 80 experts developed recommendations to help governments and corporations harness the economic power of women in driving the economic recovery from the pandemic, and in supporting sustainable, gender-inclusive growth.
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