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coopsday · 21 days

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Global Inclusive Growth Summit 2024.

Fireside chat with UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley.

Watch the UN Deputy Secretary-General remark at the Global Inclusive Growth Summit 2024 (Washington, DC).

#UN Deputy Secretary-General #Inclusive Growth #Summit

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jaideepkhanduja · 1 month

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Guiding India's Digital Transformation: Key Projects and Future Prospects #BlogchatterA2Z

Guiding India's Digital Transformation: Key Projects and Future Prospects #BlogchatterA2Z #DigitalIndia #GuidingTransformation #TechnologyInnovation #InclusiveGrowth #FutureTech

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation, India stands at the forefront, spearheading initiatives aimed at revolutionizing governance, enhancing citizen services, and bridging socio-economic disparities. As we embark on a journey to delve deeper into the monumental strides made under the visionary Digital India program, it becomes imperative to shine a spotlight on a select few…

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#Digital India #Digital Transformation #Emerging Technologies #Inclusive Growth #technology initiatives

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p11patel · 2 months

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Charting The Course For Women In Tech's Future

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, women's economic empowerment is more than equality; it drives our future, fueling innovation and resilient communities. It's not just a moral imperative but vital for sustainable development, reshaping women's roles as creators, leaders, and innovators in a technology-driven world. Women in tech play a crucial role in this empowerment, shaping the future of technology and society.

Joy Buolamwini's research at MIT Media Lab exposed biases in facial recognition tech, showcasing women's role in driving ethical innovation.

Arlan Hamilton's journey from homelessness to founding Backstage Capital highlights how empowering women fosters inclusive economies and supports overlooked innovations.

How do we break barriers to women's participation in tech? How can systems ensure their access and leadership in tech development?

Collective action from governments, businesses, and civil society is key to empowering women in the digital era. By addressing structural inequalities, we can nurture diversity and inclusivity for thriving innovation.

Understanding Women's Economic Empowerment

Economic empowerment for women goes beyond equal pay or job access. It's about gaining control over their financial futures, enabling equal participation, contribution, and benefit from economic activities. Women's economic empowerment is crucial because its impact extends far beyond individuals. Thriving economically, women invest in their families and communities, leading to improved education, health, and overall societal well-being.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's journey exemplifies how women's economic empowerment can lead to influential leadership positions. As the first woman and African to lead the World Trade Organization, she demonstrates the potential for women to impact global monetary policies.

Malala Yousafzai's advocacy for girls' education highlights the connection between women's economic empowerment and societal well-being. By championing education for girls, Malala showcases how empowering women and girls can uplift entire communities economically.

These examples prompt us to consider how to create more pathways for women's economic empowerment. We must explore measures to ensure their equal participation in financial activities, especially in leadership roles.

Global and Societal Impact

Women's economic empowerment has a profound global impact, enhancing productivity, promoting income equality, and driving sustainable economic growth. Integration into sectors like technology unleashes untapped talent and fuels innovation, providing societies with novel solutions to challenges.

Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi's leadership as the UAE's first woman minister demonstrates the transformative potential of women in positions of power. Her efforts in integrating technology and economic development underscore how women's empowerment drives advancements in policy and practice, shaping societies for the better.

Women's Empowerment Through Technology

Technology as an Enabler

Technology is a potent tool for women's economic empowerment, breaking down traditional barriers and offering myriad opportunities for economic engagement. From mobile banking services to online marketplaces, technology provides platforms for women to participate in financial activities and entrepreneurship on a global scale.

Additionally, digital platforms facilitate learning and skill development, making education more accessible to women worldwide. Furthermore, technology amplifies women's voices in societal discussions, allowing them to advocate for their rights and contribute to the push for gender equality.

Barriers and Opportunities

The digital divide remains a significant barrier to women's economic empowerment, with many women lacking access to technology and the Internet due to economic, cultural, and educational constraints. Furthermore, women are underrepresented in technology-related fields and leadership positions, perpetuating stereotypes and biases that discourage their involvement in the tech industry.

These challenges offer opportunities for action. Initiatives providing access to technology, digital literacy training, and mentorship for women and girls can bridge the digital divide. Programs supporting education, tech careers, work-life balance policies, and women's entrepreneurship foster inclusivity. Investing in women's tech-driven entrepreneurship and supportive environments empowers women economically, advancing gender equality in the digital age.

The Role of Women in Shaping the Tech Industry

In the technology sector, women's representation remains disproportionately low, especially in senior roles like Chief Technology Officers. Despite comprising nearly half of the global workforce, women occupy only around 26.7% of positions in tech. However, mid-sized tech firms demonstrate better gender diversity, offering a model for enhancing representation across the industry.

Despite ongoing challenges, there are signs of progress. From 2016 to 2022, the proportion of women in leadership roles increased from 33.3% to 36.9%, indicating a slow but positive change towards gender parity. Real-life examples like Ginni Rometty's leadership at IBM and Reshma Saujani's Girls Who Code initiative illustrate the transformative impact of women in tech and the importance of education and mentorship in shaping future female leaders.

Strategies for Inclusive Growth

To foster inclusive growth in the tech industry, targeted strategies are essential. Implementing mandatory gender bias training in hiring processes has shown promising results in increasing female representation while addressing gender discrimination within work environments is crucial for inclusivity efforts.

Equitable promotion practices and enhanced professional development opportunities are vital to retaining women in tech. Companies like Salesforce and Intel have demonstrated the effectiveness of proactive measures in addressing the gender pay gap and advancing underrepresented groups through initiatives like Diversity in Technology.

Embracing similar strategies and structural changes can pave the way for a more inclusive tech industry, where women enter, thrive, and lead, driving broader societal and economic benefits.

Envisioning a Future of Equality and Innovation

As we step into a new era, women's economic empowerment and their participation in the tech industry are crucial for fostering innovation and diversity. Achieving gender equity isn't just about rectifying imbalances; it's about creating a future rich in creativity, equality, and economic prosperity. It's essential for the tech industry, alongside other sectors, to champion inclusive growth strategies, from equitable hiring to comprehensive professional development, ensuring women's meaningful participation and leadership for a brighter tomorrow.

Coditude's Support for Female Entrepreneurship and Women in Tech

Coditude stands out as a strong supporter of female entrepreneurship and women in tech, offering resources, networking, and funding to women-led startups, thus reshaping the industry landscape. Their empowerment initiatives focus on breaking barriers and fostering support, ensuring women professionals thrive in the tech sector.

Their vision emphasizes equality and innovation, with a commitment to acknowledging and valuing the significant contributions of women in tech. Coditude's initiatives, including resources and networking, play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive and equitable tech environment, aiming for a balanced and diverse future.

#Women in tech #Gender equality #Empowerment #Technology #Innovation #Diversity #Coditude #Female entrepreneurship #Inclusive growth #Societal impact

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easterneyenews · 3 months

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thecuneiform · 5 months

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How start-ups can accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth

Discover how sustainable development intersects with inclusive growth through socially responsible entrepreneurship and innovative green technology startups.

India's startup economy is transforming, with a surge in start-ups accounting for 5% of GDP in three years. With 89 unicorns and 175 potential unicorns, these ventures are crucial for sustainable development and inclusive growth, attracting investments and societal well-being.

Indian tech startups in pursuit of becoming green technology companies

1.Incubation and Mentorship:

Startup India program promotes sustainable entrepreneurship, market opportunities, and regulatory compliance through incubators, mentorship, networking, and support for sustainable businesses.

2.Collaboration with Local Initiatives:

Green technology startups can enhance community growth and economic inclusivity by collaborating with local NGOs and leveraging digital marketing to uplift artisans and businesses.

3.Renewable Internet Strategies:

Startups can foster sustainability and inclusivity by implementing green hosting, efficient code, responsive design, accessibility, multilingual support, and user-centric solutions, thereby promoting sustainable business growth.

4.Social Development of AI Practices:

Ethical AI practices are essential for sustainable start-up growth, promoting fairness, transparency, and responsible data usage, and requiring AI principles fellowship programs to educate start-ups on ethical practices.

5.Innovation with Responsibility:

Innovation is crucial for Indian start-ups to establish market dominance, requiring ethical codes and conduct for business scalability and societal well-being, ensuring appreciation and recognition of true innovators.

6.Diversity in Hiring Teams:

Recruiting diverse individuals from diverse backgrounds can help organizations achieve business goals and societal well-being, as natural talent and new age skills contribute to a more result-driven approach.

Indian start-ups are embracing sustainable and inclusive growth by adopting strategic approaches aligned with societal well-being and environmental consciousness, integrating renewable internet strategies and ethical AI practices, and fostering a diverse workforce.

#sustainable and inclusive growth #sustainable development #inclusive growth #socially responsible entrepreneurship #Green technology startups #inclusive business models

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speckofglitter · 5 months

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The Role of Gender in Fiscal Policy

Fiscal policy, the government’s use of taxation and public expenditure to influence the economy, is a critical tool in shaping a nation’s economic landscape. While fiscal policies traditionally focus on factors such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, the role of gender in these policies is gaining increased attention. Recognizing the differential impact of fiscal measures on men and…

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#Career Advancement Strategies #discrimination #economic development #economic sustainability #fiscal policy #gender #gender disparities #gender equality #gender pay gap #gender-based violence #inclusive growth #Personal Growth Through Networking #policy design #public expenditure #social justice #social services #taxation policies #women&039;s empowerment #Young Women Networking

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povertyeradicationday · 7 months

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Making jobs work for the people and the planet

Join the discussions with thought leaders on how quality job opportunities can be a catalyst for inclusive growth, especially in an era of overlapping crises.

When: October 17, 2023, 8:30-9:45 AM (EST)

Where: PNUD América Latina y el Caribe.

#poverty alleviation #pnud #inclusive growth #job opportunities #EndPoverty #SDGs #2030Agenda #international day for the eradication of poverty #panel discussion

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amereid1960 · 11 months

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الاقتصاد المصري نحو التحول للاقتصاد الأخضر في ظل النمو الاحتوائي الفترة (2015-2019)

الاقتصاد المصري نحو التحول للاقتصاد الأخضر في ظل النمو الاحتوائي الفترة (2015-2019) الاقتصاد المصري نحو التحول للاقتصاد الأخضر في ظل النمو الاحتوائي الفترة (2015-2019) المؤلف: أحمد سمير أبو الفتوح يوسف المعهد العالي للدراسات النوعية بالجيزة المستخلص: أثرت الأزمة المالية العالمية لعام 2009 على الدول النامية، حيث ضعف اقتصاداتها، وتفاقمت المشاكل الاقتصادية بظهور فيروس كورونا، إضافة إلى تغير المناخ،…

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#Corona Virus #green economy #inclusive growth #overall growth #poverty #Sustainable development #The Egyptian economy.

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alewaanewspaper1960 · 11 months

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الاقتصاد المصري نحو التحول للاقتصاد الأخضر في ظل النمو الاحتوائي الفترة (2015-2019)

الاقتصاد المصري نحو التحول للاقتصاد الأخضر في ظل النمو الاحتوائي الفترة (2015-2019) الاقتصاد المصري نحو التحول للاقتصاد الأخضر في ظل النمو الاحتوائي الفترة (2015-2019) المؤلف: أحمد سمير أبو الفتوح يوسف المعهد العالي للدراسات النوعية بالجيزة المستخلص: أثرت الأزمة المالية العالمية لعام 2009 على الدول النامية، حيث ضعف اقتصاداتها، وتفاقمت المشاكل الاقتصادية بظهور فيروس كورونا، إضافة إلى تغير المناخ،…

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#Corona Virus #green economy #inclusive growth #overall growth #poverty #Sustainable development #The Egyptian economy.

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socialjusticeday · 10 years

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Inclusive growth and decent work: Realizing social justice.

A moderated, interactive panel discussion on the importance of inclusive growth and decent work in the development process and its consideration as a goal in Post-2015 development agenda.

Inclusive growth and decent work: Realizing social justice - Panel discussion. 2014 World Day of Social Justice.

#Post-2015 development agenda #panel discussion #socialjustice #inclusive growth #decent work #ECOSOC Chamber

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msmeday · 2 years

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How purpose-driven MSMEs and social entrepreneurship are at the center of contributing to inclusive growth, combating inequalities and building back better and stronger, especially during challenging times.

#social entrepreneurship #MSMEs #inclusive growth #inequalities #building back better #MSMEday #panel discussion #ECOSOC Chamber

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dayofbanks · 3 years

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Support member States’ efforts to implement macroeconomic policies towards inclusive growth and sustainable prosperity.

The Arab region’s need for government spending is increasing, but government revenues are not rising in parallel. Governments are therefore resorting to borrowing to finance their spending needs. Consequently, government debt is rising to unsustainable levels because of inefficient public finance management and the lack of a prudent fiscal policy response to public debt, thus exacerbating the debt service burden, stressing the already limited fiscal space, and impeding budgeting towards social development priorities.

#macroeconomics #arab countries #government debt #public finance management #fiscal policy response #public debt #Escwa #inclusive growth #sustainable prosperity

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uncanny-tranny · 7 months

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Here's the thing about politics, and ultimately, the world: you are going to be biased, and you are going to have a limited understanding of others to an extent. The key is to not deny that this exists because you will be ignorant when you are biased and limited in your worldview.

Yes, absolutely listen to multiple voices and points of view and a variety of different types of people. But know that this isn't the same as erasing all biases and "self-centered" views. Strive to do better without denying that you are fallible.

#politics #this is how growth happens too #it is natural to be almost self-centered because you both live with yourself but also view the world as a self/selves #and it IS better to strive to remember inclusivity and sensitivity but that doesn't mean that you will NEVER betray those goals...#...and that's not because you are Bad Person Number One but rather because you are fallible...#...you will try your best and sometimes fall flat on your face regardless. that's the POINT of being alive...#...what you do is recognize that you're fallible and learn how you fumbled and remember that for next time...#...arm yourself with that knowledge and you will be better for it.#you can never reach this magical point where you Never Do Wrong because that Doesn't Exist #so what you do is learn. and keep learning. and challenging yourself. and not blame yourself for being an Actual Person #i would rather somebody stumble but ultimately mean well and actually learn than somebody who assumes that...#...'oh well because i say i believe and do Good Things that means i'll NEVER do ANYTHING bad EVER'#inspired by me realizing that a question i had stemmed from a limited worldview because i live As Me and don't know anything else truly #even i am fallible much to my chagrin (lighthearted)

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ritual-caster · 11 months

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Sometimes I get genuinely confused when I have to remember that society has beauty standards that are so stupid. Like I see people say stuff like 'scars are beautiful regardless of what everyone says' and I'm like who the fuck is saying they're not? Scars are hot. Genuinely baffling.

#not just scars #saw someone saying that people in certain gender inclusive spaces talk about how bottom growth is gross and inattractive and i was like #what the fuck are these people even talking about #truly outrageous that people would see something about another persons body and say its gross or unattractive #the differences in our appearances is what makes people hot #anyway this is a dumb rant.#it just truly astounds and annoys me

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gemwolfz · 1 year

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keronian technology is leaps and bounds above our own. which is why keronian tamagotchis have always been rechargable ever since their first release

#sgt frog #keroro gunso #keronian tamagotchis are a random thought i keep coming back to #it's because i think about keronian girl toys...#just a societal thing fer me to chew on #the gap between boys and girls stuff on keron isnt as egregious as that of the primates of pekopon.#keron's warmongering is gender inclusive! boy girl you both get nerf guns!#so in most cases its just aesthetic changes. making things pink. though thats still enough to make little frog boys lose interest #but there are still some toys aimed predominantly towards girls. like fashion dolls #anyway this is where the great and mighty tamagotchi comes in #keron's version is a bit of a mix between a tamagotchi and a digimon #with all the cute aesthetics of a tamagotchi #but with the training and fighting mechanics of a digimon #favored by girls but there are versions aimed at boys that lean more into that edgy cool digimon vibe #haha i bet keronian baby dolls are weird. so many growth stages #im just rambling at this point i should go to bed teehee

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pastor-michael · 2 years

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The Sins of American Christianity

These are some of the sins of the cultural Christianity widespread in the United States:

Promoting American Exceptionalism – when Jesus says, “Whoever wants to be first must be the last and the servant of all.”

Promoting injustice toward the LGBTQ community in the name of religious righteousness - when Jesus says, “Do not judge and you will not be judged.”

Promoting the Prosperity Gospel – when Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor.”

Promoting Rugged Individualism – when Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard where all workers receive the same wage no matter how many hours they worked.

Idolizing the Second Amendment – when Jesus says, “whoever lives by the sword, dies by the sword.”

Denying unconscious, systemic racism – when Jesus says, “Stay awake!”

Baptizing consumerism – when Jesus says, “Do not accumulate treasures on earth.”

Promoting public prayer – when Jesus says, “When you pray, go into your secret room.”

Promoting Christian religious freedom at the expense of the religious freedom of others – when Jesus says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Using the Word of God as a weapon – when Jesus says that all God’s words are summed up in one word: love.

The sins of cultural Christianity have driven people from church. They have driven people from the Bible. They have made people ashamed to be associated with Christianity.

But there is hope for Christianity. It is the Spirit of Jesus within those who claim to be Christians, empowering them to see the truth and follow in his way. It is the voice of Jesus calling to those who have left Christianity to do the same.

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