05 Is Unpaid Care the Hidden Engine of the Global Economy?

Lifelong Learning With A. A. Khatana · Jun 27, 2026 · 15m

There is an invisible foundation to our global economy: the billions of hours of unpaid care work performed daily by women. Until this "time poverty" is addressed through formal infrastructure, the true potential of the global workforce will remain sub-optimal and untapped.Moving from women’s development to women-led development is more than a social goal; it is a strategic economic imperative that provides the greatest return on investment for any nation. The dialogue focuses on creating a "nurturing economy" where digital railroads, affordable childcare, and inclusive urban governance allow…