Women’s Leadership as an Accelerator for Gender Equality and Advancing SDGs for a Sustainable Future
Abstract
Women's leadership emerges as a transformative force with far-reaching implications. This paper explores how elevating women to leadership positions not only advances gender equality but also propels progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By examining evidence from diverse sectors and global contexts, it demonstrates that women leaders foster inclusive decision-making, promote collaborative and innovative problem-solving, and create environments that are conducive to both social and economic advancements. The presence of women in leadership roles has been linked to improved organizational performance, financial success, economic growth and greater resilience, and societal well-being, peace and stability. Furthermore, women's leadership challenges entrenched norms and biases, setting a precedent for systemic change that benefits society at large. This paper argues that investing in women's leadership is not merely a matter of equity but a strategic imperative for sustainable development, offering a pathway to a more balanced, prosperous, and resilient global future.
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Published
2024-09-30
How to Cite
FAUGOO, Deepika.
Women’s Leadership as an Accelerator for Gender Equality and Advancing SDGs for a Sustainable Future.
Asian Journal of Research in Business and Management, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 3, p. 25-39, sep. 2024.
Available at: <https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ajrbm/article/view/27734>. Date accessed: 15 june 2025.
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