7 Developing gender-responsive trade ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific
Patrice Braun
Introduction
As part of an integrated, innovative and interconnected agenda, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum − comprising twenty-one Pacific Rim member economies that promote free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region – has for some time recognized the pivotal role of women-led enterprises in the development and prosperity of the region (APEC, 2011). Narrowing the gender gap is not just a matter of equity. It has the potential to contribute up to $28 trillion, or 26 per cent, to annual global GDP (McKinsey Global Institute, 2015). Acknowledging the importance of trade support for women, one of the foci of APEC is to strengthen economies’ trade ...
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