This paper presents background and resource information used to develop the formal report for the Inaugural 2017 Women20 for the G20 Asia-Pacific Dialogue, hosted by the East-West Center and sponsored by the global professional services organization EY. Participants included current and former heads of state, government officials, academic experts, representatives of regional and international organizations, business, and civil society leaders.

Dutkiewicz and Ellis are also co-authors of the formal W20 report and of a policy brief on recommendations from the Dialogue. Find them on the East-West Center website.