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| Lean in or lean back? Making the most impact as a woman in development | Lean in or lean back? Making the most impact as a woman in development |
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| When Sheryl Sandberg published her book, 'Lean in – Women, Work, and the Will to Lead', earlier this year it started multiple debates on the issue of women in leadership. Why are women so under-represented in senior positions? Are the greatest barriers institutional or psychological? And, as Arianna Huffington suggests, could gender equity at the top be an opportunity to redefine leadership? | When Sheryl Sandberg published her book, 'Lean in – Women, Work, and the Will to Lead', earlier this year it started multiple debates on the issue of women in leadership. Why are women so under-represented in senior positions? Are the greatest barriers institutional or psychological? And, as Arianna Huffington suggests, could gender equity at the top be an opportunity to redefine leadership? |
| Given all the attention being given to women leaders in the private sector, it's high time we ask: what does 'leaning in' look like for women in global development? While gender mainstreaming may be a development priority, there is little visible debate on the place and potential of women as professionals in the sector. | Given all the attention being given to women leaders in the private sector, it's high time we ask: what does 'leaning in' look like for women in global development? While gender mainstreaming may be a development priority, there is little visible debate on the place and potential of women as professionals in the sector. |
| So what are the challenges female professionals face? A recent Linkedin discussion on the 'women working in development' group highlights a few – many of them resonating with the conversation happening in the corporate world, particularly around combining motherhood with a demanding job. | So what are the challenges female professionals face? A recent Linkedin discussion on the 'women working in development' group highlights a few – many of them resonating with the conversation happening in the corporate world, particularly around combining motherhood with a demanding job. |
| But is the debate too readily restricted to the trade-offs between motherhood and career advancement? Is equality simply a numbers game or should there be more open discussion about career advancement and professional development for women? | But is the debate too readily restricted to the trade-offs between motherhood and career advancement? Is equality simply a numbers game or should there be more open discussion about career advancement and professional development for women? |
| In this week's live chat, we'll bring together a diverse group to first explore the issues facing women in leadership and then consider what the sector can do to support women and what women can do to support each other. We are also keen to examine any lessons that can be learned from other sectors and cultures. | In this week's live chat, we'll bring together a diverse group to first explore the issues facing women in leadership and then consider what the sector can do to support women and what women can do to support each other. We are also keen to examine any lessons that can be learned from other sectors and cultures. |
| Join us on Thursday 25 July, to ask questions, as well as share your experiences and advice. The debate will begin, in the comment threads below, at 1pm BST. | Join us on Thursday 25 July, to ask questions, as well as share your experiences and advice. The debate will begin, in the comment threads below, at 1pm BST. |
| The live chat is not video or audio-enabled but will take place in the comments section (below). To join the panel or give your views ahead of the chat, email globaldevpros@guardian.co.uk. Follow our tweets on Thursday using the hashtag #globaldevlive | The live chat is not video or audio-enabled but will take place in the comments section (below). To join the panel or give your views ahead of the chat, email globaldevpros@guardian.co.uk. Follow our tweets on Thursday using the hashtag #globaldevlive |
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Rushanara has worked at the communities directorate at the UK Home Office leading a work programme in response to the 2001 disturbances in the north of England. She has also worked on human rights at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. | Rushanara Ali, shadow minister for international development, London, UK, @rushanaraali. Rushanara has worked at the communities directorate at the UK Home Office leading a work programme in response to the 2001 disturbances in the north of England. She has also worked on human rights at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. |
Marinke joined PWYP in 2011 | Marinke van Riet, international director, Publish What You Pay, London, UK, @Marinkekarianne. Marinke joined PWYP in 2011 and has worked for various organisations including Marie Stopes International, a microfinance institution and a network focusing on pro-poor transport policies and practices. She is also a member of the extractive industry transparency initiative. |
Laure works on debt and equity transactions in Eastern Europe, Turkey and Central Asia. She was formerly investment manager at Proparco in Paris, where she managed investments in Africa, South-East Asia and Central America. | Laure Blanchard-Brunac, principal banker, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, London, UK. Laure works on debt and equity transactions in Eastern Europe, Turkey and Central Asia. She was formerly investment manager at Proparco in Paris, where she managed investments in Africa, South-East Asia and Central America. |
| Mary Woodgate, senior manager of global programmes, Accenture Development Partnerships, London, UK, @MaryWoodgate. Mary oversees relationships and projects with a range of partners, recently focusing on foundations with a focus on global development. She has a personal interest in food security and issues surrounding women and girls. | Mary Woodgate, senior manager of global programmes, Accenture Development Partnerships, London, UK, @MaryWoodgate. Mary oversees relationships and projects with a range of partners, recently focusing on foundations with a focus on global development. She has a personal interest in food security and issues surrounding women and girls. |
Yaa | Yaa Gladys Shang Viban, translator and interpreter, Women in Alternative Action, Yaounde, Cameroon. Yaa was formerly secretary general of the the Cameroon affiliate for the Inter-African committee on harmful traditional practices affecting women, and has coordinated programmes for Kongadzem, a women's development association. She is also a board member of various organisations. |
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