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COVID-19’s hit to women’s jobs could cost the world $1 trillion by 2030

In a scenario where nothing’s done to address gender parity in the workplace during the current crisis, the cost is high. Taking action on the issue now could add $13 trillion to global GDP in ten years, compared with the “do nothing” scenario.

Taking action now could increase 2030 GDP by $13 trillion relative to the ‘do nothing’ scenario.
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To read the article, see “COVID-19 and gender equality: Countering the regressive effects,” July 15, 2020.