Global Tipping Points - Developing Emerging Economies: Unlocking Women's Potential

T. William & Patricia Ayers:

Global Tipping Points -

Unlocking Women's Potential

Discover how empowering women can unlock the full potential of emerging economies in this compelling conversation with Madeline McKelway, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Dartmouth College. McKelway will provide an in-depth look at the role of women in driving economic growth, drawing from her extensive research on women's empowerment and employment in India. She will explore how investing in women’s economic opportunities can lead to sustainable development and long-term prosperity in emerging markets.

The event is free and open to the public, and will be hosted in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the importance of women’s economic empowerment and its transformative impact on emerging markets.

This is the third and final installment of the T. William & Patricia Ayers Global Tipping Points series, "Developing Emerging Economies," which explores bottom-up development models in the Global South. Each session highlights how grassroots efforts and localized initiatives are fueling growth, offering a pathway toward sustainable and inclusive economic development.

About the Speaker

Madeline McKelway is an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at Dartmouth College. Before joining Dartmouth, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford's King Center on Global Development. She received her PhD in economics from MIT in 2020.

Her research is in development economics. Much of her work studies the empowerment and employment of women in India.