Christine Lagarde: To boost growth, employ more women
Using the example of Canada, Christine Lagarde argues for the economic benefits of increasing female participation in the labour market.
Lawyer by background. Practised for 20 years with the international law firm Baker McKenzie; 1999, became Global Chairman. 2005, joined the French government as Trade Secretary. Two years later, became the first woman to hold the post of Finance and Economy Minister of a G7 country. Between 2011 and 2019, eleventh and first woman Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Since November 2019 President of the European Central Bank. July 2016, re-elected for a five-year term. Member of the Board of Trustees, World Economic Forum.
Using the example of Canada, Christine Lagarde argues for the economic benefits of increasing female participation in the labour market.
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