Experts at the report launch of the policy document on women in trade emphasised that empowering women in trade could facilitate interregional trade and economic integration in the South Asia region. "Tax policy and tax administration reforms require a gender lens to reduce the cost of doing business for women. Aniqa Arshad, Programme Manager, Friedrich Naumann Foundation Pakistan, commended the comprehensive study by SDPI for covering many key insights across South Asia. She highlighted the indispensable role of women in trade, the challenges they face, and their achievements addressed in the report. She explained that the study focused on four key areas: how women can benefit from pre-existing trade agreements in South Asia, regional and global integration of women in trade, bottlenecks in various sectors, and the roles of public and private sectors and regulators.

Source: The Express Tribune August 09, 2024 22:54 UTC