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Issue 116: Refocusing diversity targets; the trouble with poorly supported policies

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Sep 13, 2024 · 07:00 PM
    • Women’s share of all board seats among Singapore-listed companies stood at 16.1 per cent as at end-2023.
    • Women’s share of all board seats among Singapore-listed companies stood at 16.1 per cent as at end-2023. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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