Exploring Gender And Social Entrepreneurship: Women's Leadership, Employment And Participation : Exploring A Southeast Asian Context
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Abstract
A strong emphasis is placed on achieving gender parity and empowering women in both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Community Vision 2025 of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). They are necessary in order to make the region a more hospitable place for everyone. Giving women equal access to positions of decision-making power and leadership is one way to promote women's wellbeing and make it possible for them to contribute to the advancement and inclusiveness of a region. This can also help ensure that women are included in the decision-making process.
A new generation of ASEAN women leaders must be developed, however the existing data suggests significant more progress is still needed to achieve this goal. This fact sheet examines the present state of women in leadership roles in ASEAN-related organisations and, using official data, pinpoints the primary areas where progress is needed.