The 21st century has been called both ‘the Asian Century’ in regard to economic development and ‘the Women’s Century’ from a standpoint of women’s empowerment. How can these two concepts be reconciled, in a region that is lowly ranked for gender equality according to reports by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World Economic Forum (Davos), and the Asia Society? For the world to truly be able to achieve peace and prosperity a road map and plan of action is required. The more that gender equality is achieved, the more women are empowered, and the higher the GDP and general economic success of the nation. In this special session, Ms. Freda Miriklis, President of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women [aka, BPW International], the world’s oldest and one of its most influential women’s networks with status in UN-ECOSOC, European Council, and more, will share her views and vision on how nations can achieve their full economic potential through gender equality.

- MC
LIM, Jong Ryung (Associate Professor, Seoul University of Foreign Studies Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation)

- Keynote Speaker
Freda MIRIKLIS (International President, BPW International)

- Dialogue
Freda MIRIKLIS (International President, BPW International)
CHO, Dong-Sung (Professor, Seoul National University)

- Q&A
Rapporteur PARK, Cheongyeul (Professor, aSSIST)