Care economy becomes strategic SAARC priority
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A two-day ministerial dialogue titled TransformCare South Asia concluded in Kathmandu, marking the first time the care economy has been positioned as a strategic pillar for regional cooperation in South Asia. SAARC member states are working toward a historic regional roadmap aimed at transforming care systems to unlock women’s economic potential and promote inclusive growth. Investment in the care economy not only creates jobs but also supports women’s rights to education, rest, public participation, and equal opportunity.
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