Please join the Simon Chair in Political Economy and The Asia Foundation for an event on women's economic empowerment in Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Experts from the three countries will share their strategies to empower women economically, and compare lessons and best practices.
Featuring Keynote Speaker:
Ambassador Cathy Russell
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues
The State Department
Introduction:
Matthew P. Goodman
William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy and Senior Adviser on Asian Economics
Center for Strategic and International Studies
followed by a Panel Discussion featuring:
Emi Kiyota
Founder and President of Ibasho.org
Jie-ae Sohn
Professor of Ewha Womans University and Former CEO of Arirang International Broadcasting Corporation
Dan Henkle
President of Gap Foundation & SVP of Global Sustainability for Gap, Inc.
Moderated by:
Eileen Pennington
Acting Director, Women's Empowerment Program
The Asia Foundation