According to [Taiwan Today], a Taiwan delegation took part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s virtual Women and the Economy Forum Sept. 24, underscoring the government’s commitment to ensuring all members of society can fully contribute to the country’s post-pandemic bounceback.
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Led by Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua, the group comprised official and experts from government agencies and nongovernmental organizations such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cabinet-level Gender Equality Committee and Taipei City-headquartered Foundation of Women’s Rights Promotion and Development.
Women are one of the major drivers of the country’s economic recovery, Wang said. This is why industries mainly staffed by females are prioritized for assistance through measures like digital skills training, loan extensions and salary subsidies, she added.
In addition, a raft of measures has been introduced to help women manage work-life balance during the pandemic, Wang said, citing 24-hour homecare services for front-line medical workers and quarantine subsidies.
Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua participated in the virtual event. (Photo / Provided by the Gender Equality Committee, Executive Yuan)
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According to [Taiwan Today], chaired by New Zealand Minister for Women Jan Tinetti, the daylong event saw representatives from 21 APEC member economies discuss key issues like addressing the gender pay gap, occupational segregation and women’s representation in trade. (SFC-E)
