FACTSHEET: Gender Quotas: Yes or No?

What will it take to see more talented women in leadership roles in this country? The percentage of women in senior roles in the private sector has stalled or dropped in recent years. Is now the time for the government to impose quotas, targets or temporary special measures to force gender equity on Boards and executive teams in the private sector?

The debate around quotas ultimately comes down to one simple question: long term, will they do more harm or good?

Explore the arguments and make your own decision in our gender quota factsheet.

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