In the aftermath of the pandemic, headlines focused on the consequences of lockdowns and the rise in gender inequality in work and education. So where are we today? The Global Gender Gap report published by the World Economic Forum in June 2023 provides data on gender parity for women. The annual report is an index demonstrating the momentum around gender parity across four key elements for gender inclusion: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. The Index, now in its seventeenth year, covers 146 countries. The ‘Drop to the Top’ refers to the decline of women in C-suite and senior leadership roles.

The measurements used in the WEF index are based on gender parity. Gender parity demonstrates the proportionate representation of men and women in specific sectors, such as economic activity, education, and health. These pillars illustrate the level of preparedness in countries to capitalize on the full participation of women. The pandemic disrupted women’s participation across all aspects; economic, health, and educational opportunities. 

Read more at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaheenajanjuhajivrajeurope/2023/07/11/what-the-drop-to-the-top-means-for-women-at-c-suite/?sh=1bfce3614cc3