Women In Economics / Inclusion and gender

Kristalina Georgieva: Women Are Powerful Agents of Change

KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA

March 10, 2022

Kristalina Georgieva says women help societies transition from fragility to stability.
KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA - Kristalina Georgieva: Women Are Powerful Agents of Change
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As the world this week celebrates International Women's Day, hundreds of millions of women are living in conflict and fragility. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva joined a special United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss women's economic inclusion as a key to building peace. In this podcast, Georgieva says women and girls are themselves powerful agents of change and gender equality can prevent conflict and foster stability. Transcript

KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA is the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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