The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) on Oct. 19, 2011 hosted "Women: An Emerging Market," the third gathering in our Passports to Progress discussion series. This latest conversation, moderated by BBC World News Anchor Katty Kay, focused on how improving women’s ability to earn a living can drive global economic growth. Held at the National Press Club, Kay was joined on stage by Gayle Smith, special assistant to President Obama and senior director of the National Security Council, Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, deputy director of the International Monetary Fund and Anju Malhotra, vice president of research, innovation and impact at ICRW.
For excerpts from the conversation, check out Highlights from "Women: An Emerging Market"