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WOMEN'S FORUM G20 Summary

Methodology and Sample

• Total Sample Size: 9500 people interviewed across 19 G20 countries (excluding the European Union).
• Interviews per Country: 500 interviews per country.
• Sampling: Representative samples of the population aged 18 and over, including both men and women.
• Method: Online interviews conducted via Ipsos Access Panel.
• Quota Method: Used to ensure representation across gender, age, occupation, region, and market size.
• Collection Dates: July 12th to August 6th, 2021.

Core Findings

Perception of Gender Inequality

• 67% of people in G20 countries believe women have less chance than men in at least one important area: succeeding in business, working in the professions of the future, or being in good health.
• Italy is the country where the majority believes women have less chances to succeed in business and work in the professions of the future.
• Perception vs. Reality: People overestimate the percentage of women in senior management positions (26% vs. 30%) and in boards of directors (26% vs. 22%).

Impact of the Pandemic on Gender Inequality

• 75% of people in G20 countries believe the pandemic has had a negative impact on their lives.
• Women are more affected than men by the pandemic's consequences.
• Majority (55%) think the pandemic and its consequences will increase gender inequalities in their country.

Support for Gender Equality Measures

• 8 out of 10 people in G20 countries think closing the gender gap and designing an inclusive economic recovery should be an important priority.
• Majority support various measures to support women, including:
  • Investing in women’s and girls’ education
  • Creating lifelong opportunities for access to STEM training
  • Reforming health systems to better serve women
  • Introducing legislation for equal access to social and economic capital
  • Supporting women entrepreneurs with financing
  • Increasing financial support for daycare facilities
  • Allowing women to telework as needed
  • Setting up gender equality charters in companies
  • Imposing penalties for significant gender pay gaps
  • Publishing names of firms with gender pay gaps
  • Establishing targets for women in AI teams

Benefits of Women in Leadership

• 81% of people in G20 countries believe that if women had better access to senior management positions, it would have positive consequences on:
  • Innovation and different thinking
  • Company reputation and image
  • Employee well-being and retention
  • Attracting talents
  • Business growth
  • Professional development of employees

Key Insights

• Awareness of Gender Inequality: A significant portion of the population is aware of the challenges women face in professional and leadership roles.
• Pandemic Impact: Women are more affected by the pandemic's economic and social consequences, leading to increased concerns about gender inequalities.
• Public Support: There is strong public support for measures aimed at improving gender equality, with women more likely to support such initiatives than men.
• Quotas and Inclusion: Despite concerns about possible negative side effects, more than 3 out of 4 people support the introduction of quotas for women in management boards.

Conclusion

The Women's Forum G20 study highlights a widespread perception of gender inequality across various sectors, with a significant portion of the population believing women have less opportunities than men. Despite this, there is strong public support for measures to promote gender equality and an inclusive economic recovery. The pandemic has further exacerbated these inequalities, particularly for women, and has reinforced the need for policy interventions to address them.