I'm sitting in this powerful session on empowering women and girls at CGI and encourage readers can watch along as well via the live webcast:
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, United States of America
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah , Hashemite Kingdom of JordanKatie Couric, Anchor and Managing Editor, CBS Evening NewsEllen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of LiberiaMuhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Empowering girls and women is both smart policy and smart business. When given opportunities to learn and work, women can drive economic growth and development. For example, women are likely to reinvest significantly more of their income into their families than men do. In some countries, an increase of just 1 percent in girls’ education can boost GDP growth rates by 0.2 percent. Businesses, governments, and development organizations that fail to invest in women are missing out on important ways to improve productivity, develop new markets, and address global challenges. This plenary session will explore new ways to empower girls and women, such as incorporating more women-owned businesses into global supply chains. Panelists will also discuss strategies for enabling girls and women to access education, high-quality health care, and viable economic opportunities.
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