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International Women’s Day 2012: Time for quotas!

The International Women’s Day on March 8 traditionally celebrates women’s economic, political and social achievements. On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2012, time is ripe to ask why gender gaps persist in many fields. Gender quotas in business and … Continue reading

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Davos: African economies essentially rely on women

Guinea’s president Alpha Condé, who came to this year’s World Economic Forum at Davos before participating at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, discusses the crisis of capitalism and new business models for Africa. He sees giving women better … Continue reading

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Lessons from Davos: Gender quotas urgently needed!

At the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2011, men still outnumbered women by a ratio of more than five to one. This corresponds to a large underrepresentation of women in leading positions in the private sector worldwide. Only 3% … Continue reading

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