Empowering women: fostering entrepreneurship
2,940 views · Published 11 June 2014 · 2:47 · Indexed 20 October 2026
Channel: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism
With the world economy still struggling to recover from the economic shocks of the past few years, momentum is growing for a new industrial revolution that is both sustainable and inclusive. At the centre of this framework is the urgent need to harness the economic potential of women -- half of the world's population. By 2020, it is estimated that hundreds of millions of women who have been living or contributing at a subsistence level are set to become employers and employees for the first time. The economic impact is expected to be staggering, with profound effects on global development as a whole. Video by: Simone Carneiro Music by: Royal Sonora
