Uzbekistan, Harvard Growth Lab Discuss Women's Empowerment
Uzbek Deputy PM Dilnoza Kattakhanova met Harvard Growth Lab founder Ricardo Hausmann to discuss boosting women's economic opportunities and leadership.
Uzbekistan and Harvard Growth Lab Explore Women's Empowerment Initiatives
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) – Dilnoza Kattakhanova, Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Chairwoman of the Committee on Family and Women, met with Ricardo Hausmann, the founder and director of the Harvard Growth Lab.
The discussion primarily focused on enhancing economic opportunities for women and fostering collaboration in this area.
During their meeting, the officials deliberated on contemporary strategies for ensuring women have sustainable income sources, pinpointing high-growth sectors for female employment, and conducting thorough analyses of factors that impede women's engagement in economic activities.
A significant portion of the conversation was dedicated to increasing women's involvement in state and public administration.
The attendees also examined proposals for advancing the Women's Leadership Academy, aiming to transform it into an international educational platform by incorporating cutting-edge foreign expertise and modern training curricula.
The talks concluded with an agreement to formulate a data-informed national strategy for the discussed areas and to establish practical frameworks for ongoing cooperation.