Southeast Asia continues to evolve into a vibrant economic hub, and the region’s infrastructure sector is poised to unlock new economic opportunities. It is crucial that women are included in this transformation because gender equality drives sustainable growth, innovation and social resilience.
This case study presents the results of 3 initiatives supported by Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I), each aimed at promoting women’s leadership in the energy and transport sectors at the ASEAN level and in Cambodia and Laos. These efforts reinforce Australia’s commitment to gender equality in foreign policy, particularly in advancing women’s economic empowerment, fostering inclusive trade, and supporting locally led leadership in line with the Australian Government’s International Gender Equality Strategy.
