Gender equality gives businesses the opportunity to hire from a wider pool of talent, gain greater insights into consumers' needs, and improve the security and quality of supply. This Briefing for Business is intended for senior managers in global and national companies, especially those retailing and producing food and fast-moving consumer goods, and which source goods or labour in developing countries. We concentrate on gender equality, in recognition that business can have a positive impact on the lives and status of women as well as men, while enhancing companies' own productivity and reputation.
