Can Women Rescue the Global Economy?

Bank bailouts, fiscal stimulus and bankruptcy counseling. Amidst the solutions proposed to fix the current global economic crisis, why do so few of the pundits and policymakers discuss the role of women? Join the World Affairs Council in conversation with Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, and Monica Morse, Board Member of Astia, as they discuss the global impact of women on economic development—from microfinance to leaders of multimillion dollar companies. The speakers will explore the work of their organizations, which respectively recruit, train and support women running both small ventures as well as high growth, high capital outfits. They will discuss how investing in women as a business strategy creates a sound social and financial approach to alleviating the current crisis and preventing others.

Location

* World Affairs Council Auditorium

Address

* 312 Sutter Street
Second Floor
San Francisco, California 94108

Speaker(s)
* Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Women's World Banking
* Monica Morse, Board of Trustees, Astia


This program will be followed by a wine reception.

Check-in: 6:00 PM, Program 6:30 PM, Reception: 7:30 PM

This event is co-sponsored by the International Museum of Women, Women 2.0 and the Global Fund for Women (Please sign up using the reduced co-sponor rate below.)

Registration for this event is now closed. If you would still like to purchase a ticket, you may do so at the door.

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