[Brussels, 25 January 2018] “Purple Economy” presents a vision of a gender-egalitarian economy that places care at its backbone. Developed by Ipek Ilkkaracan from the EWL Turkish coordination, “Purple Economy” offers a pathway to inclusive and sustainable growth. The model stands on four pillars:
- A Universal Social Care Service Infrastructure.
- Labour Market Regulation for Work-Life Balance with Equal Gender Incentives.
- Gendered Macroeconomic Policy for Decent Jobs Generation, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth.
- Time-Saving Physical Infrastructure in Lower-Income Rural Contexts.