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The Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School is organizing “Closing the Gender Gap: The Business Case for Organizations, Politics and Society” in collaboration with the Council of Women World Leaders and our knowledge partner, the World Economic Forum.
Collaborator
Council of Women World Leaders
The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of current and former women prime ministers and presidents established in 1996 by Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, President of Iceland (1980-1996) and first woman in the world to be democratically elected president, and Laura Liswood, Secretary General. The Council's mission is to mobilize the highest-level women leaders globally for collective action on issues of critical importance to women. Through its networks, summits and partnerships, the Council promotes good governance and gender equality, and enhances the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead their countries. Tarja Halonen, President of Finland (2000-present), serves as Chair of the Council. The Council is a policy program of the Aspen Institute.
Knowledge Partner
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. The World Economic Forum is under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Government.
Supporters
Carlson and Carlson Family Foundation
Daimler
Deutsche Telekom
ExxonMobil
Heidrick & Struggles
Infosys
McDonald’s Corporation
Pfizer Inc.
Swiss Re
Lara Warner
Young Global Leaders, HKS Class of 2010
The work of the Women and Public Policy Program is made possible through the generous contribution of the HKS Women’s Leadership Board, as well as various foundations, individuals and corporations.
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