“Women’s representation in business leadership in the Pacific has generally risen since 2021 and continues to exceed global averages. “This is a promising trend toward more inclusive and diverse corporate cultures in the region, driven by a mix of organizational policies, greater family and community support for women's leadership aspirations, and a cohort of talented and ambitious women who are rising through the ranks and supporting others to do the same.”

—From the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative released Aug. 1. Leadership Matters 2024: Benchmarking Women in Business Leadership in the Pacific, tracks advancements in women’s representation as board directors, board chairs, deputy board chairs, and [CEOs] across 14 Pacific countries,” the ADB said. The countries included Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Find the report at pacificpdsi.org