Christine Lagarde Quotes

It's a question of not so much pushing the boys out of the picture, but making the whole frame bigger so that both men and women access the labor market, contribute to the economy, generate growth, have jobs, and so on.

When more women join the labor force and, particularly, become entrepreneurs, GDP rises dramatically in those countries - in both developed and developing economies.

Just to keep up with population growth, on average our economy needs to be adding about 125,000 jobs per month.

When both women and men contribute to a country's economic life on an equal basis, they help building stronger societies and stronger economies.

Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace agreements that include women are more successful. Parliaments with more women take up a wider range of issues - including health, education, anti-discrimination, and child support.

Instead of marginalizing women, Congress must get to work on policies that can foster job creation and fuel economic growth.

Some companies are already investing in women and thereby betting on a brighter future - for a workforce just waiting to blossom, for emerging economies whose development depends on this new talent, and, of course, for their own financial growth.

In an ever-changing global marketplace, the one factor any state can count on is the skills of its upcoming and existing workforce.

Our country needs to produce 250,000 net new jobs every month just to keep even with population growth.

I opened about a dozen employment centers for Arab women across Israel during my two years as minister of economy.

We want young people to come forward with bright ideas; we want the women and men in our country to have jobs.

The growing role of technology and professional courses in the universities must be tapped to encourage more women to take up the courses and to contribute to the economic growth.

There is no doubt that the increasing numbers of women in the economy has helped fuel significant growth everywhere. And economies that are making the shift more effectively and rapidly are dramatically outperforming those that have not.

The Egyptian society needs to include its women if it wants to have economic prosperity.

I think that every job that you can save is important. Every job that you can create is very important and it should not be the number one reason why we invest in infrastructure to create jobs.

We need trade for good jobs in Wisconsin.

As tastes shift around the globe and there are more roles for women, there are more women who can participate. Salaries will go up and be commensurate.

Gender equality is essential for ensuring that men and women can contribute fully at home, at work, and in public life for the betterment of societies and economies at large.

Research shows that when women are empowered as political leaders, countries often experience higher standards of living with positive developments in education, infrastructure, and health care.

Educating girls prevents child marriage and early pregnancy and helps women get jobs, which boosts household incomes and economic growth. It gives girls a voice and helps them to shape their own futures.

I have fielded mothers, whose empowerment can bring the real double engine growth.

I do believe that as the country becomes more attractive in the manufacturing sector, salaries can improve, and opportunities can expand.

We need to wake up to the reality of what migration is about. They come here to work. The idea that they take British jobs is not true; they add huge value to our economy.

Having more women in leadership helps our economy grow strong and our communities become even more vibrant.

Africans don't just need more jobs: they need better jobs.