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EXPERT LED ROUND TABLE
EDUCATION FOR
Gender EQUITY
7th November, 2024
New Delhi, India
Part of round table series, unveiling insights for our upcoming Annual Conference
THEME
"Turning Education into Opportunity: Bridging the Gender Gap in Skills and Employment"
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This roundtable will focus on reshaping the education system to cultivate gender-equitable mindsets and skills, starting from primary education through to college and career transitions. Key discussions will include how to reform school curricula to dismantle stereotypes early, enhance access to STEM fields for women, and equip them with future-ready skills.
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It is a pivotal milestone in our relentless pursuit of Restoring the Equiverse. - a universe where gender equity is the norm.
Stay tuned for engaging discussions that pave the way to our annual conference.
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OBJECTIVES
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Promote Gender Equity from Early Education: Reform school curricula to challenge gender stereotypes and foster equitable mindsets.
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Advance Skills for Future Careers: Upgrade higher education and online learning to equip women with in-demand skills, particularly in STEM fields.
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Address Barriers and Measure Progress: Tackle issues like the digital divide and establish metrics to track progress towards gender equity in education and employment.
KEY DISCUSSION AREAS
Education for Equity in Mindset in the Formative Years
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Implement school system changes to foster equitable mindsets early on.
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Leverage education to dismantle gender stereotypes and promote equity.
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Education for Equity in Skillset for Future Jobs
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Reform education to prepare women for higher-paying jobs, including in STEM.
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Establish metrics to track progress toward educational goals.
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Address the digital divide to ensure equal access to online learning.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
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Strategic Insights: Develop actionable insights for educationalists, policymakers, and private sector leaders to enhance gender inclusivity in education.
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Collaborations: Identify potential collaborations among government agencies, the private sector, and civil society to foster gender equity.
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Pilot Projects: Propose pilot projects that can lead to a gender-inclusive mindset, skills, and competencies in students.
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Measurement of Progress: Establish criteria and methods to measure progress towards gender equality in education and employment.
TalentNomics India is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to creating a strong pipeline of women leaders & supporting an ecosystem that enables women to progress and succeed. They have been trailblazing women's leadership development since 2015, with their pioneering Leadership learning programs for professional women.
ORGANIZERS
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a German political foundation driving regional and global prosperity. Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Japan's Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS) focuses on sustainable growth and society 5.0, and in particular, on three strategic areas:
1. Advancing women leadership
2. Free trade and multilateralism, and
3. The future of work.
It brings together a network of policy makers, economists, political analysts and thought leaders across Asia to discuss emerging issues, propose policy alternatives and share best practices.
DISCUSSANTS