Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-09-25

The Cabinet said Monday that a delegation led by the deputy head of the National Development Council, Kao Shien-quey will attend the APEC 2017 Women and Economic Forum in Vietnam this week. The forum is titled “Enhancing Women’s Inclusion and Economic Empowerment in the Changing World”.

Taiwan’s Gender Equality Committee said its delegation will co-host a workshop with Vietnam’s counterpart on the use of new technology for innovative development. The workshop aims to foster cooperation among economies to encourage women to enter the STEAM program. STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art and math. The workshop also hopes to implement strategies for women to engage in economic and business opportunities.

Many APEC members have affirmed Taiwan’s long term efforts in empowering women in the economy and entrepreneurship. The committee said it will continue to strengthen Taiwan’s cooperation in the Asia Pacific region.    [SOURCE]