Hang Vu

Gender Equality passionate, women's empowerment advocate. Views are my own.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2023 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Claudia Goldin “for having advanced our understanding of women’s labour market outcomes.”

#NobelPrize

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

Explore how investing in women entrepreneurs in #eCommerce can add $300 billion in the #Africa and Southeast #Asia markets. Tune in live on June 16 via @WorldBankLive: https://t.co/ULJi96oncQ #Digital2Equal

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

IFC is supporting manufacturers in developing nations including 🇻🇳 Vietnam to supply reliable and quality PPE 😷🧤🥽products to protect frontline health workers and reduce transmission.

https://t.co/5BLDkRUVa1

@GarethWardUK @UKinVietnam @WB_AsiaPacific @WBG_Health

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

Based on data collected from 715 companies, @IFC_org created a new guidance note for #ResilientBiz looking to boost their gender-inclusive efforts during #COVID19. Recommendations range from #TacklingChildcare to supporting women-owned businesses. More: https://t.co/1wkFhwr4YA

[Stephanie von Friedeburg @SvonFriedeburg]

When non-financial services go to women entrepreneurs, the returns outperform those from offering these services to men. Read our survey of 34 financial institutions & find out how you too can shape the future of entrepreneurship: https://t.co/m1PjXY3yq1

[Center for Global Development @CGDev]

NEW, original @CGDev survey looks at the internal and external #genderlens efforts of #DFIs and finds that most show strong commitments to integrate gender analysis and objectives into their policies.

https://t.co/cCrwbWBBvC

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

In emerging markets, #AI can help lower costs & barriers to entry for businesses and promote innovative business models that can #leapfrog #infrastructure gaps and reach underserved communities. Read more in our new @IFC_org report https://t.co/1BThc7jaCu

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

Today is World📚#LiteracyDay!
#DYK Early childhood development improves school readiness, retention & completion.
#TacklingChildcare can support this.
Read @IFC_org’s latest report from🇻🇳#Vietnam!
https://t.co/WoEXqFmHYW

@WBG_Education @WBG_Gender @UNICEF_EAPRO @WB_AsiaPacific

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

Our report came out yesterday. Thanks all for joining our conversation, and let's have a conversation on how we can do more to #TacklingChildcare in #Vietnam

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

There is a strong business case for employer-supported childcare in #Vietnam!

6 case-studies show progressive solutions to #TacklingChildcare. More in our latest report here: https://t.co/f8Ad61KU6u

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

Why is access to safe & quality childcare a game-changer?
👨‍👦Helps parents fully contribute at work
👩🏾‍💼Allows companies to get the most out of their talent
👶🏽Supports children's dev

Join the launch of #TacklingChildcare report from #Vietnam on 27th Aug LIVE https://t.co/RT8ZBQqgu8

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

Working to promote the equal participation of #women and men in the global #economy? Check out the latest edition of @IFC_org's Gender & Private Sector Biweekly Media Review: https://t.co/1jlHxJgLhK #IFCgender

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

More people are working from home during #COVID19 and some may face increased violence or tensions in domestic relationships. This affects victims, families, and companies. What can employers do? Read @IFC_org’s guide: https://t.co/3KMJrdltHT #RespectfulWorkplaces

[IFC EastAsiaPacific @IFC_EAP]

Check out @IFC_org’s Ellen Maynes’ interview on her inspirations, career and work in #gender at a time of #COVID19. https://t.co/Y0ocXla9kU

@WBG_Gender @pcdnetwork @EllenClaireM

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

Globally, there is a major gap in sex-disaggregated data, and this gap often renders women’s contributions and obstacles practically invisible. Part of the solution may be in the form of big data. @IFC_org’s note on leveraging #BigData for #GenderEquality https://t.co/zBXz6JS0w4

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

The economic downturn caused by #COVID19 has significantly affected women-owned businesses. @IFC_org's #SMEtraining guide highlights how gender-inclusive learning programs can help address this challenge. Learn more: https://t.co/lV9w2GO6z9

[Hang Vu @vuthuhang]

Many of the jobs hit hardest by the current #COVID19 crisis are disproportionately held by women. Read this blog by @CarenGrown & Carolina Sanchez-Paramo on the effects of #COVID19 intensifying pre-existing #GenderGaps. https://t.co/7HmxyMg3jn