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🎥 Women’s Economic Power: The Untapped Engine of Global Growth – Insights from Lisa Elliston at

As the meets in Évian and the resets its agenda, one truth is becoming undeniable: women’s economic participation isn’t just a social issue - it’s the core of sustainable growth. In this candid conversation at the Global Solutions Summit 2026, Lisa Elliston breaks down why closing the gender gap isn’t optional - it’s essential.

From Australia’s Brisbane Goal to South Africa’s Tharwani Initiative, the message is clear: countries that invest in women’s economic inclusion see tangible returns. Yet, as Elliston notes, progress isn’t automatic - it demands focus, accountability, and a willingness to treat gender equity as a non-negotiable economic priority.

🔹 Beyond lip service – Why gender equity is a growth strategy, not a side note
🔹 From Brisbane to Évian – How global summits are (slowly) catching up to the data
🔹 The multilateralism we need – More female voices, more inclusive solutions

The mood? Urgent but hopeful. The question? How do we turn rhetoric into action - and ensure no one is left behind?

👉 Watch the full interview by Marie-Florence Mahwera and join the conversation: What’s the one policy change that could unlock women’s economic potential at scale?
https://youtu.be/RxHsWMRm1jA?si=m7NLfS82Z_ImbEgI