September 20, 2015

Important Details about W-20 (Women -20) Group

What is W-20-----W20 is an engagement group fully committed to achieve a gender inclusive global economic growth in the G20 countries through the economic empowerment of women.
Aim of W-20------To increase women's participation in the business world.
Who was first proposed Establishment of W-20 -----Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan of Turkey
When was established ----- the establishment of the W20 in April 2015 under the Turkish Presidency.
Commitments :

Achieving women’s full economic and social participation
Enhancing women’s financial inclusion and education
Reducing the participation gap between women and men in our countries by 25 per cent by 2025

The first President of W20 ----- Dr. Gülden Türktan(one of the founders and President of the Women Entrepreneurs' Association in Turkey (KAGIDER ))
Official Launch Event ---- 6 September 2015---The W20 Official Launch held in Ankara to introduce W20 to the world.
Who were key persons at official launch --- Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, IMF Managing Christine Lagarde and OECD Secretary-General José Ángel Gurría
G20 heads of government summit ----- Antalya in November.
Official website -------- http://w20turkey.org
The first summit ------ 07-08 Oct 2015
Venue of first summit ------- Istanbul, Turkey