A few years ago, I had the opportunity to interview the head of production for one of the largest industrial companies in the region. The chance to learn her story filled me with excitement. She had managed to become the first woman to hold the position of industrial director in a company with a long production history, but one historically marked by low female … [Read more...] about Care Policies: A Strategic Decision for Companies
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On This Women’s Day, Let’s Talk About Care
Currently, the world is home to 8.2 billion people. All of them share a common trait: at some point in their lives, they have required care, and very likely, they will continue to need it, especially in adulthood. Care encompasses both paid and unpaid activities that are essential for people's physical and emotional well-being. For example, cooking, attending medical … [Read more...] about On This Women’s Day, Let’s Talk About Care
What if women occupied more leadership positions?
During this Women's Month, we have had the chance to reflect on the stark reality of female underrepresentation in positions of power. Data shows that one of the biggest gaps in representation is located at the top of organizations: women’s presence decreases as the hierarchy of positions increases. This lack of parity in leadership, whether in public or private organizations, … [Read more...] about What if women occupied more leadership positions?
Women’s Leadership Programs: Why Do We Create Them and How?
The power of online courses or MOOCs Several years ago, I was visiting a Bank project in a very small locality near Huancavelica, in Peru. While waiting for the rest of the team in the central square, a woman who seemed to know me approached me. Affectionately, she asked me: "Miss, are you the teacher from the IDB?" For a few seconds, I was somewhat confused and … [Read more...] about Women’s Leadership Programs: Why Do We Create Them and How?
Paraguayan Women: Leaders of the Present
Global Gender Gaps It's been 29 years since the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing in 1995. As part of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, 189 countries proclaimed to seek "the empowerment of women and their full participation on equal terms in all spheres of society, including decision-making and access to power." However, in the midst of … [Read more...] about Paraguayan Women: Leaders of the Present