Wendy Cutler: TPP will Benefit Women
Article for The Hill
In an article published by The Hill, ASPI's Vice President and Managing Director of its Washington D.C. office, Wendy Cutler, argues that women stand to gain from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
Taiwan’s recent election of Tsai Ing-wen to the presidency was a reminder that Asia is undergoing an overdue change. Whether it is through concerted efforts like Japan’s “womenomics” initiative or inevitable demographic shifts, more women in Asia are taking leadership roles and joining the workforce. Congress has the opportunity to speed up this process and unleash new opportunities for millions of women by approving the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
Tucked away in the development chapter of TPP is a short section on women’s empowerment and economic growth. Recognizing the importance of women’s contributions to economic growth and development, the section calls on participating countries to undertake a number of cooperative activities to help women access the benefits of the agreement.