India’s G20 EMPOWER Meeting: Empowering Women for Economic Prosperity
India’s G20 EMPOWER meeting under the country’s year-long presidency is scheduled to be held from 4-6 April in Thiruvananthapuram. The event is dedicated to moving forward India’s women-led development agenda, with the theme “Women’s Empowerment: A Win-Win for Equity and Economy.”
The G20 Alliance for the Empowerment and Progression of Women’s Economic Representation (EMPOWER) is an alliance between G20 business leaders and governments. It aims to boost women’s leadership and empowerment in the private sector, with India’s 2023 G20 EMPOWER presidency focusing on women-led development.
Empowering Women through Economic Prosperity
The event will bring together public and private sector leaders with the goal of moving forward transformative changes toward women’s economic empowerment. Various priority areas will be addressed, including advancing women’s entrepreneurship, market access and financing, the role of STEM education, and enabling leadership at all levels, including grassroots.
Panel discussions will take place during the event, focusing on enabling school-to-work transitions, career development opportunities, investing in infrastructure for the care economy, and navigating corporate culture for women empowerment.
Interactive Exhibitions and Cultural activities
The event will also feature an exhibition curated by the National Institute of Fashion Technology showcasing women’s engagement in cultivating and producing tea, coffee, spices, and coir, as well as work by women-led FPOs and indigenous toys.
Delegates will have the opportunity to visit the Kerala Arts and Crafts village (KACV) and interact with craftspeople. Cultural programmes will also be organized in the evenings, offering a glimpse into India’s rich cultural heritage. Local cuisine and millet-based food will be served during the events, allowing participants to experience traditional practices and fine cuisine.
Identifying Key Outcomes
The closing plenary session will focus on identifying key outcomes and establishing actions across G20 EMPOWER priorities on points of consensus. The event aims to move forward with India’s women-led development agenda in a decisive and action-oriented manner.
Conclusion:
India’s G20 EMPOWER meeting will focus on empowering women for economic prosperity through initiatives such as women’s entrepreneurship, market access and financing, and STEM education. The event will also feature interactive exhibitions, cultural activities, and panel discussions focusing on enabling career development, investing in infrastructure for care economy, and navigating corporate culture for women empowerment. With the closing plenary session’s aim to identify key outcomes and establish actions across G20 EMPOWER priorities, India’s women-led development agenda can continue to progress in a decisive and action-oriented manner.
