Inaugural conference featuring world-renowned economist Dr. Nouriel Roubini finds practical ways women can contribute to companies' viability now and in the future
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- While many discussions of issues facing women and girls focus on the social and health benefits of greater inclusiveness, relatively little time has been dedicated to the question of the critical role women play in business profitability and in driving long-term economic growth. To address this issue, "The Next Billion: Women & The Economy of the Future" served as a forum for senior-level corporate leaders to discuss concrete, practical ways in which women – as consumers, employees, entrepreneurs and executives – are vital to the continuing success of companies in today's competitive international economy.
Today, a report of the findings from the conference was made available. Key highlights include:
The conference was the result of noted business owner and philanthropist Lisa Wolverton recognizing a unique need in the global economy. "We created a platform for C-level leaders to engage in candid discussions about the influence women can have on the business bottom-line. This is something that is rarely discussed. Executives shared valuable insights, ideas, tools and what has worked and what hasn't. We were thrilled with the results; the report features actionable ideas that will have significant positive impact for years to come."
The Next Billion partners include BSR: Business for Social Responsibility, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank and its Multilateral Investment Fund, The United Nations Foundation and the World Bank Group/International Finance Corporation.
The Next Billion advisory board members include:
To view videos from the conference, visit http://www.thenextbillionconference.com/watch-now/
To request a copy of the full report, visit http://www.thenextbillionconference.com/slider-home/.
About The Next Billion: Women & The Economy of the Future
The Next Billion: Women & The Economy of the Future conference brought together key corporate decision-makers from North America, Europe and Latin America for a results-oriented, evidence-based dialogue on the topic of women in the global economy. Through a series of moderated discussions, the conference provided crucial insights into how and why women are the key to the long-term profitability and growth of businesses in the banking, consumer product, technology, and manufacturing sectors, among others. The report from the conference can be requested at http://www.thenextbillionconference.com/slider-home/.
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