Rhetoric and policy thinking around international trade and women’s economic empowerment are changing. The UN Sustainable Development Goal to ensure that women enjoy equal opportunities in economic life and equal rights to economic resources represents a well-intentioned step toward empowering women economically. Awareness is growing that international markets can expand economic opportunities for women, but concerted action is required […]
Sustainable development is a guiding principle for achieving human development goals while preserving natural systems’ capacity to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services that the economy and society rely on. While micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) may appear small in comparison to large corporations, they have a significant impact on employment, economic growth, […]