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The 51%
March 31, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
What if gender equality was at the heart of an inclusive economy?
Join us as we discuss the systemic disadvantage faced by marginalised groups, and explore how to build a more inclusive economy.
Efforts to rebuild and recover economic prosperity in a time of crisis often fall back on morale boosting images of – generally male – executives, gathered around a building site with hard hats. Economic partnerships and task forces assembled to help areas develop new plans for the future, too, can struggle with diverse representation, not only from women but from marginalised communities of all forms. Even the way in which we evaluate economic progress – in assuming that it will emerge automatically from economic growth – underestimates the importance of prioritising economic equality and diversity as a foundation to a more inclusive economy.
We at CLES are developing a programme of work to put gender equality, diversity and inclusion at the forefront of our thinking and doing approach. This event will inform a campaign for local economic equality: building connections, understanding and shared action to put women’s equality at the heart of local economic development policy and practice.
The event will be a facilitated discussion between CLES staff and people who are actively promoting gender equality through work within local economies.
This free online event will be hosted by Frances Jones, Associate Director, and an exciting line up of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.