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Is Clean Energy a Catalyst for Females in Business?

Mar 3, 2020

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I came across this article published by the London School of Economics written by Saudi researcher Aisha Al-Sarihi. I liked the piece because it combines three important factors for the future of Saudi economy; women, energy and employment. And shows how changing mindset is important to realize economic development in Saudi Arabia.

Read more: 
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/mec/2020/02/19/can-diversification-and-a-clean-energy-transition-help-womens-economic-inclusion-in-the-gcc/

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