Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Forbes Global Women's Forum
When: May 5 - 6, 2008
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Doha, Qatar
Driving Change: Women in Leadership
For economies to grow and companies to profit, they must stay competitive and embrace globalization. They need to fully utilize all resources. What roles are women playing in the development of today’s business, social, and political sectors? As women gain more influence in public life around the world, how are they making a difference? How will the face of the global workplace change as female entrepreneurs start and build the companies that are creating millions of jobs needed around the world? Are quotas in the workplace effective in encouraging diversity? Which sectors are women favoring and how are they succeeding?
The Middle East is at a critical juncture. Thanks to high oil prices and trade, the region is generating huge wealth. Unemployment is down, and more capital is staying in the region than in the past. How is the region taking full advantage of its demographic dividend? What is changing to better educate and empower its youth, both male and female, for a globalized workplace? What role will women play in a region where social and economic change is in the spotlight?
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