How does international trade impact on women and gender equality?

Moderator:
Rem Korteweg, Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute

Panellists:
Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist, EBRD
Katrin Kuhlman, Visiting Professor, Georgetown IIEL

This podcast episode was recorded on 7 September 2022

The 2022 edition of the AIG Global Trade Series explores the competition and connectedness that characterise the current trade landscape.

In this podcast, Rem Korteweg (Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute) is joined by Beata Javorcik (Chief Economist, EBRD) and Katrin Kuhlman (Visiting Professor, Georgetown IIEL). Listen as they discuss the relationship between global trade and gender equality.

Unlocking the economic potential of women is key to unlocking development and growth opportunities. But are opportunities created by international trade also opportunities for gender equality? What steps can be taken to ensure that international trade and globalisation empower women and what role can new technologies play?

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