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Homemakers - The untapped economic powerhouse | NISHTHA YOGESH | TEDxAnuragU
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-14 15:39
Key Problem & Opportunity - India has 340 million untapped homemakers, representing a significant workforce with diverse skills [1] - Only 23% of urban women in India are part of the workforce, and this number is decreasing year on year [1] - Unlocking the potential of homemakers is not just a moral duty but a catalyst for India's next economic revolution [1] Barriers & Challenges - Women face difficult choices between personal and professional ambitions due to higher education, marriage, and motherhood [1] - 12% of women drop out of the workforce before marriage, and 73% drop out to take care of their children [1] - Limited opportunities exist for homemakers to accommodate personal and professional goals while remaining committed to caregiving roles, including limited access to upskilling, flexible work, and family support [1] Solutions & Transformations - Technology is shattering traditional barriers, creating new pathways for women to earn, learn, and lead from home [1] - Digital access (smartphones, internet, e-learning), digital commerce (social media, UPI), and financial inclusion (digital banking, microfinancing) are transformative forces [1] - Success stories of women like Sursurbhi earning ₹40,000+ per month through online creative skills, Darshana teaching jewelry design online, and Poonam opening a fashion boutique in her village demonstrate the potential [1] Impact & Future - 85 million women are active borrowers today, and 18 million women are registered as owners of micro, small, and medium enterprises [1] - Unlocking the power of Indian homemakers can lead to unprecedented GDP heights, increased consumption, higher employment, healthier and more educated children, and stronger communities [1][2] - Simple steps to support this movement include supporting education and skilling for women, encouraging learning, supporting women-led businesses, advocating for financial inclusion, and changing the narrative around homemakers [2]
女性出海:打破偏见,拥抱世界舞台How can women achieve a turnaround in their lives | Anfeng Wan | TEDxGuilin
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-10 16:25
Career Achievements - The speaker served as the Vice President of OPPO Philippines, promoting the "Selfie Expert" brand and helping OPPO become a leading mobile phone brand in the Philippine market [1] - The speaker served as the General Manager of J&T Express in Saudi Arabia and Vice President of the Middle East, leading the rapid implementation of the business and building a local team of over 3,000 people [1] - The speaker was invited as a logistics advisor for the China-Saudi Arabia Investment Conference and a speaker at the logistics sub-forum [1] - The speaker was the sole representative of a Chinese enterprise at the official dinner of the Asia Logistics Biennale in Saudi Arabia [1] International Business Development - The speaker built a government and resource liaison system for Chinese enterprises to "go global in Saudi Arabia", providing practical solutions for Chinese-funded enterprises [1] - The speaker planned a cultural exchange salon between China and Saudi Arabia, establishing a community of women in both countries, and promoting dialogue between art and the community [1] Personal Development & Motivation - The speaker shared insights and methodologies to encourage more women to break through prejudice and traditional fixed thinking, and bravely pursue their dreams [1] - The speaker's journey from the countryside to the world stage serves as an example of achieving a life turnaround [1]