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Mashreq Conference on women’s economic empowerment
14-1-2019
Under the patronage of premier Saad Hariri and with the attendance of representatives of the governments of Jordan and Iraq, heads of international organizations and ministers, as well as public sector and civil society reps, Lebanon will host the Mashreq Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment on January 19, 2019. The conference is expected to discuss ways to empower women and girls to play a key role in the promotion of more comprehensive institutions, sound policies and effective development results, according to Hariri’s Press Office. Noting, that while Middle East countries have made significant progress in women’s access to in education and health, yet challenges continue to exist in terms of economic prospects, voting and representation of women. The conference aims to elevate the dialogue and awareness on the importance and benefits of enhanced economic participation of women and create a space for the governments of Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq, in collaboration with the private sector, civil society and development partners to share their commitments to this agenda. The World Bank, IFC and the Government of Canada seek to support Mashreq governments in their efforts to enhance women’s economic empowerment as an incentive to achieve more inclusive, sustainable and peaceful societies, where economic growth benefits everyone. (Al Mustaqbal, January, 2019)
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