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EXPERT LED ROUND TABLE

EDUCATION FOR EQUITY

7th November, 2024
New Delhi, India

Theme

Part of round table series, unveiling insights for our upcoming Annual Conference

THEME

"Bridging the Gap Between Educational Attainment and Economic Participation"

Despite achieving significant gender parity in education, South Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, continue to face challenges in translating educational achievements into economic opportunities for women.

This roundtable aims to explore innovative solutions and create pathways to bridge this gap.

It is a pivotal milestone in our relentless pursuit of building an EQUIVERSE - a universe where gender equity is the norm.

Stay tuned for engaging discussions that pave the way to our annual conference -

Restoring the Equiverse.

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.

ROUND TABLES

Round Table 1
Building Inclusive Urban Spaces

6th March, 2024
IIC, New Delhi, India
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Round Table 2
Education for Equity

7th November
New Delhi, India
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ROUND TABLE 2 : Education for Equity

OBJECTIVES

Understand the Disconnect: Investigate why educational attainment does not necessarily translate into employment for women.
Promote Gender Equity: Discuss how a robust education system can dismantle gender stereotypes and promote gender equity from an early age.
Identify Skill Gaps: Focus on equipping women with the skills needed for future jobs and addressing the digital divide in online education.

KEY DISCUSSION AREAS

Education for Equity in Mindset in the Formative Years

Implement school system changes to foster equitable mindsets early on.
Use targeted interventions to bridge the gap between women's enrollment and employment.
Leverage education to dismantle gender stereotypes and promote equity.

Education for Equity in Skillset for Future Jobs

Reform education to prepare women for higher-paying jobs, including in STEM.
Establish metrics to track progress toward educational goals.
Address the digital divide to ensure equal access to online learning.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Strategic Insights: Develop actionable insights for educationalists, policymakers, and private sector leaders to enhance gender inclusivity in education.