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IFC Launches She Works Partnership to Advance Women’s Employment in the Private Sector

IFC Launches She Works Partnership to Advance Women’s Employment in the Private Sector

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) recently announced the launch of a private sector partnership that will improve employment opportunities for more than 300,000 women over the next two years. The initiative was announced by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City. The She Works partnership brings together 10 leading companies that have pledged to implement measures proven to enhance women’s employment opportunities—such as mentorship programs, flexible working arrangements, and leadership training to increase diversity in management. Working with key partners, IFC will identify best practices and develop practical approaches that companies can implement to improve gender equality in the workplace. 

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