GDP is the most widely accepted measure of ECO progress which does not recognise the value of all the unpaid care work that women do day after day - which is vital for the functioning of the global economy. A broader measure of progress could reshape the way we choose to organize society The world should also move to measure Gross happiness index The role of women must be acknowledged. The FICCI flo Greater 50% is an initiative aimed at overall empowerment of women. A great read on why we need to do this.

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