Jakarta (ANTARA) - Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) Minister Bintang Puspayoga has expressed support for the women's entrepreneurship program when delivering a public lecture at Satya Dharma College of Economics (STIE) in Bali on Oct 2. "The PPPA Ministry appreciates the existence of women's class program at STIE Satya Dharma, which is an innovation for Indonesian women to reduce the gender gap in the economic and educational sectors by empowering their capacity," she said.

The program focuses on environmentally friendly entrepreneurship, with women expected to become agents of change, both within the family and in society, she informed in a statement released by the ministry here Friday.

According to her, inclusive entrepreneurship education can be one of the ways to boost women's independence so that they can contribute to the economy.

Education is the key to change as it opens up opportunities for women to participate in development and receive equal benefits, she explained.

"Through education that focuses on environment-aware entrepreneurship, STIE Satya Dharma supports women to not only be financially independent, but also to become business players who care about sustainability and social welfare," she said.

She expects the women's entrepreneurship program to serve as a model for other educational institutions in supporting gender equality.

"By increasing women's participation through higher education and entrepreneurship, we can achieve the ideals of women who are independent and can contribute to development, so an inclusive and equitable community can be realized," she added.

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