Panel discussion: Women empowerment and leadership: vision, challenges
and opportunities :
- Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Tourism, Air Transport, Handicrafts and Social
Economy (Morocco)
- Chiara Corazza, Managing Director of the Women’s Forum (France)
- SE Sheikha Intisar AlSabah, Founder of Intisar Foundation and Bareec Initiative
(Kuwait)
- Salma AlRashid, Chief Advocacy Officer of AlNahda Society for Women and Women 20
delegate for Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Moderator: Isabelle Mourgère, Chief Editor Les Terriennes at TV 5Monde
Economic meetings : Women empowerment and leadership in the arabe world
The positive impact of gender equality on economic growth is well established. Yet, inclusion remains a crucial issue in the Arab world. Despite recent achievements – particularly as regards access to education – women are still struggling to enter the labor market, to raise funds to carry out their projects, to move away from traditional “female” jobs and sectors and to reach decision-making positions.
Access to funding, entrepreneurship, key areas such as science, innovation, engineering and new technologies can be real challenges in a region where the cultural codes and regulatory frameworks are sometimes still a barrier.
