Enhancing the Power of Women in Logistics and Transport

Abstract

The Global Competitiveness Report 2014–2015 of World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals that the discrimination according to gender is, inter alia, a typical example of social exclusion that have a considerable negative impact on the competitiveness of a nation. The report also suggests that the international community has made noteworthy progress in defining inclusive growth. However, agreeing on a comprehensive and more actionable framework remains an ongoing challenge. According to WEF, promoting gender parity is one of key areas of this initial framework which will be used as a point of departure for a series of policy dialogues among policymakers, business leaders, and other opinion shapes.