Transforming the Care Economy
Asia and the Pacific have the world’s highest inequality concerning unpaid care, with women undertaking four times more unpaid care work than men. Covid-19 and climate impacts have laid bare the inadequacy and fragility of care systems, driving a call for urgent, equitable action. The Asia Foundation is at the forefront of this work, joining forces with governments, the private sector, civil society, and philanthropic allies. Together, we’re reshaping care policies, influencing care systems, and amplifying care movements. From childcare to disability and eldercare, we are charting a course using data-driven insights and strategic investments and supporting grassroots networks to create resilient care ecosystems.
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Understanding the “Care Economy”
If all the world’s care workers were one national economy, it would be among the largest, in hours worked, in the world. It would also consist mostly of women, and they would be mostly unpaid.
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Toward a Resilient Care Ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific: Reflections on the Bali Care Economy Dialogue
The Asia Foundation, UN Women, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are pleased to invite you to a virtual reflection session that will provide an overview of […]
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Care Economy a Key Focus of The Asia Foundation’s Work to Advance Gender Equality
Globally, care workers support over one billion people, including young children, aging adults, and people with disabilities. While some are paid for this work, most care providers are unpaid and […]
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Experts to Call for Policy Reform in the Care Sector Across Asia-Pacific
A high-level meeting in Bali, Indonesia, this week will seek to position care work as a priority for economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, where women perform 80 percent of […]
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It’s Time to Build a Resilient Care Ecosystem for Asia and the Pacific
Unpaid caregiving has become an insupportable burden for economies in Asia and the Pacific. On the eve of the G20 Summit, the Bali Care Economy Dialogue will mobilize governments, business, and civil society to forge a regional agenda.
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