The Unassuming Economist

From andina:

“The President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Thursday reaffirmed Peru’s commitment to fostering sustainable, inclusive, and robust economic growth during the Women’s Empowerment Forum held as part of APEC Peru 2024 currently underway in Lima.

Mrs. Boluarte emphasized that, with women making up half of the population in the region, empowering and including them is vital for driving economic growth.

Likewise, the top official highlighted the importance of engaging in ongoing dialogue with the private sector to identify more and better opportunities for women’s economic empowerment.

The president noted that, under Peru’s leadership of APEC this year, significant progress has been made toward building consensus on a comprehensive agenda focused on empowering vulnerable sectors, particularly women.

The Head of State underscored that these agreements will translate into “tangible actions that the member economies will implement starting next year.”

“Today, we renew our commitment to solid, secure, sustainable, and inclusive growth, placing citizens —especially those who have yet to reach their full potential— at the heart of our efforts,” she stated.”

Continue reading here.