29th April 2021
The pandemic has deepened gender disparities. Central banks must recognise they have a role to play in reversing these trends.
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The coronavirus pandemic has hit women especially hard, particularly where they are most vulnerable: their incomes, health and safety. Women make up the majority of workers in many of the sectors of our economies that came to a standstill last year. Making matters worse for women, health systems have cut or delayed sexual and reproductive health services to streamline treatment for Covid-19. And lockdowns and curfews have coincided with a spike in domestic violence.
These problems foretell a protracted reduction in women’s capacity to join the labour force, repay loans, post collateral or start businesses. Worse, these threats to national economies could become permanent, unless policy-makers act swiftly. That includes central banks, which have a number of tools for combating the pandemic’s worst effects on women.
Why we need gender-responsive central banking
Apr 24,2021 - Last updated at Apr 24,2021
NEW YORK The coronavirus pandemic has hit women especially hard, particularly where they are most vulnerable: Their incomes, health and safety. Women make up the majority of workers in many of the sectors of our economies that came to a standstill last year. Making matters worse for women, health systems have cut or delayed sexual and reproductive health services to streamline treatment for COVID-19. And lockdowns and curfews have coincided with a spike in domestic violence.
These problems foretell a protracted reduction in women’s capacity to join the labour force, repay loans, post collateral or start businesses. Worse, these threats to national economies could become permanent, unless policymakers act swiftly. That includes central banks, which have a number of tools for combating the pandemic’s worst effects on women.
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The National Minority Quality Forum last month announced its sixth annual 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health for 2021, with a number of Indian American and South Asian American leaders among the group.
âI am honored to welcome our 6th class of 40 Under 40 honorees,â Dr. Gary A. Puckrein, president and CEO of NMQF, said in a statement. âWhen I founded this organization nearly 25 years ago, I never imagined I would have the opportunity to work with and learn from these young leaders that have been on the front lines, doing the work, keeping us educated, safe and healthy during this coronavirus pandemic,â Puckrein added.Â