Ministers without Portfolio Audrey Tang (top row, fourth right) and Lo Ping-cheng (fourth row, center) are joined by New Zealand’s Renee Graham, chair of the APEC PPWE (fourth row, third left), and other participants at the virtual APEC Women Builders Creating Inclusive Future forum July 28. (Courtesy of EY)
 

Taiwan shared its experience in promoting women’s economic participation at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Women Builders Creating Inclusive Future virtual, according to the Executive Yuan July 28.

Organized by the EY, the two-day event involved nearly 100 prominent academics, government officials and industry experts sharing best practices in building inclusive growth in the fields of architecture and engineering through public-private partnerships.

High-profile attendees included Ministers without Portfolio Audrey Tang and Lo Ping-cheng as well as New Zealand’s Renee Graham, chair of the APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy.

Speaking at the forum, Lo said the government is staunchly committed to working with other member economies to boost gender equality in the region.

An increasing number of women are taking up positions in the building sector, helping create a friendlier environment for female professionals and facilitating the entry, promotion and retention of female talent, Lo said.

Echoing Lo’s remarks, Graham commended Taiwan for its dedication to fostering inclusivity and said she looks forward to seeing it take the lead in future initiatives.

Since joining APEC in 1991, Taiwan has made substantial contributions spanning areas such as disaster prevention, food security, information communication technology, small and medium enterprise development, and women’s economic empowerment. (DL-E)