Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator

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"Empowering Through Inclusive Trade Policies" / "Building Bridges for Inclusive Trade Growth" / "Empowering Women, Enriching Economies"

Project Details

BPWA has been identified as a leader in the eco-system for women empowerment, and based on that, it was selected as the national coordinator by the World Economic Forum for their nationwide initiative, “Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator."

This initiative was launched in collaboration with the Jordanian Government, represent by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation and the Crown Prince Foundation Representing the Private Sector: BAE, Hikma, Oasis500Jordan is the second country in the MENA region to be selected for this accelerator. Official kickoff of the accelerator was launched under the leadership of His Excellency Mr. Nasser Shraideh, and in attendance of the highest leadership from all co-chairs. For more information Contact Us

Program Objectives

Pre-COVID-19 crisis the World Economic Forum predicted that at current rates of progress it will take 257 years to close the economic gender gap. The four key Closing the Gender Gap Accelerator objectives

1. Preparing women for the post COVID-19 world of work

2. Close gender gaps in remuneration between and within sectors.

3. Enable women’s participation in the labour force.

4. Advance more women into management and leadership positions.

Accelerating systems change

The accelerator model emphasizes the need for collaborative action across different levels of intervention

Commit leaders
Change is the result of the behavior and interaction of a network of key actors within the system – generally determined by the people leading them

Change structures and policies
Policies, structures and procedures allow actors within the system to operate in an ordered manner

Shift norms and attitudes
Values and beliefs underpin the behavior of large groups and people in the country

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