With the initiative, the United States is trying to “advance women’s economic empowerment, with a goal of reaching 50 million women by 2025” through U.S. government programs and partnerships with businesses, according to the State Department. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Microsoft president Brad Smith and Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga are also expected to participate, according to the White House official.
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The announcement will focus on eliminating “legal and regulatory barriers, employer practices, and social and cultural norms that preclude women’s economic empowerment in certain countries,” according to the State Department.