Indonesia Promotes Women and Youth Leadership in State-Owned Enterprises
Indonesia's Ministry of State Owned Enterprises aims to have women in at least 15 percent of leadership roles in state firms by end-2021. This target will be raised to 25 percent by 2023.
Indonesia's Ministry of State Owned Enterprises (BUMN) has set a target for women to occupy at least 15 percent of leadership positions across state-owned enterprises by the end of 2021. The current figure stands at 13 percent, with plans to increase this target to 25 percent by 2023.
The ministry has partnered with Plan International for the #GirlsTakeover campaign, aiming to promote the participation and leadership of girls and young people. The commitment to this campaign is for five years, intended to foster the role of women and youth in transforming state-owned enterprises and developing more sustainable and inclusive solutions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated gender equality challenges, particularly for women in the informal sector. The pandemic has increased the burden of domestic chores and family care for women, potentially impacting their productivity and participation in economic and leadership roles.
Globally, women's representation in politics and corporate leadership remains low. In 2019, only 5.8 percent of CEOs in the world's top companies were women. The International Day of the Girl on October 11 serves as a reminder of the importance of gender equality and amplifying girls' voices.