APEC Workshop Unites Experts to Celebrate Women’s Role in Marine Culture- Inaugural Event Highlights Sea Women Tradition and Economic Empowerment in Magang Fishing Village
2024-05-14 Ocean Affairs Council
Hosted by the Ocean Affairs Council, the APEC Workshop on Fostering Women’s Economic Empowerment for a Resilient Marine Industry kicked off today (May 6) at the Fulong Visitor Center in New Taipei City. Over two days, government officials, experts, scholars, and representatives from non-profit organizations from nine APEC member economies, including Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Taiwan, gathered for discussions. The workshop, held in a “learning by walking” format, encouraged participants to engage in practical experiences to explore the role of women in the marine industry and discuss ways to enhance female participation through capacity building and the importance of establishing networks and connections among women.