Several emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have taken policy steps in recent years to increase the share of women on companies’ boards of directors.
Several emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have taken policy steps in recent years to increase the share of women on companies’ boards of directors.
Prominent women leaders have played a critical role in the success of global climate negotiations and have contributed to a fuller understanding of the gendered vulnerabilities linked to climate change.
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