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1、APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy January 2025APEC Project:PPWE 01 2023Produced byProduced byChinese TaipeiForForAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat 35 Heng Mui Keng TerraceSingapore 119616Tel:(65)68919 600Fax:(65)68919 690Email:infoapec.org Website:www.apec.org 2025 APEC Se

2、cretariat APEC#225-PP-01.2Note:The names of public or private institutions referenced in this document do not imply the political status of any APEC economy.3Table of ContentsIntroduction 1Consultation Interview 3Seminar and Field Trip 8Conclusion and Policy Recommendation 23Annex I:Seminar Agenda 2

3、71IntroductionThe health industry is undergoing digital transformation,with diverse digital health technologies being developed,such as APPs for monitoring health conditions,technological assisted devices,telemedicine,etc.As women are primary caregivers perform 80%of unpaid care work in the Asia-Pac

4、ific region and consist of 70%of health workers globallythey are major potential users of digital health technologies.However,many factors may prevent female caregivers from benefiting from the advancement of digital health technologies,such as the digital gender gap and the lack of womens perspecti

5、ve in the product design process.Therefore,it is crucial to promote gender equality and inclusion in the development of digital health technologies to increase female caregivers access and use of these technologies in care work,which is expected to reduce unpaid caregivers care burden as well as to

6、increase the work efficiency and safety of paid care providers.According to World Health Organization,digital health is understood as“the field of knowledge and practice associated with the development and use of digital technologies to improve health”and“encompasses other uses of digital technologi

7、es for health such as Internet of Things,advanced computing,big data analytics,artificial intelligence including machine learning,and robotics.”With a specific focus on digital health technologies that are applied in care work and used by paid and unpaid caregivers,this project has the following 3 o

8、bjectives:1.To understand the needs of caregivers for digital health technologies and how to applya gender mainstreaming approach in the development of digital health technologies.2.To identify approaches to promote gender equality and inclusion in the development ofdigital health technologies for c

9、are work.3.To raise awareness on the importance of applying a gender mainstreaming approachinto the digital health technologies for care and related policies as well as the benefitsfemale caregivers can gain from it.To achieve the goals,this project first conducted two sessions of online consultatio

10、n interview in April 2024,to understand caregivers needs and challenges in using digital health technologies in care work,how to make the technology development process more 2gender inclusive to meet the needs of diverse caregivers,and the government policies required to ensure caregivers access and

11、 use of digital health technologies in caregiving.Furthermore,this project held a seminar and a field trip in September 2024,aiming to enhance the capacity of APEC members in understanding how to ensure both paid and unpaid female caregivers can truly benefit from the application of digital health t

12、echnology in care work.Through expert presentation,panel discussion,and site visits,best practices were shared,and policy recommendations were proposed to catalyze the promotion of gender equality and inclusion in digital health technology for caregivers.In this Summary Report,the consultation inter

13、view findings and the seminar summary are presented,together with conclusions and policy recommendations.3Consultation InterviewDate:3 April&9 April 2024Format:Online focus groupParticipating economies:Australia;Brunei Darussalam;Canada;Chile;Japan;Malaysia;Mexico;New Zealand;the Philippines;Russia;

14、Singapore;Chinese Taipei;Thailand Overview The consultation interview was held online on 3 April and 9 April 2024 by using the method of focus group,with the following objectives:1.To understand the needs and challenges of caregivers,both paid and unpaid,in termsof using digital health technologies

15、in care work;2.To understand what can be done in the research and development process to makedigital health technologies more gender inclusive and meet the needs of caregivers;3.To identify the government policies that are existing and lacking in terms of making thedigital health development more ge

16、nder inclusive.A total of 27 participants from 13 economies participated in the 2 sessions of the consultation interview.The participants represented various stakeholders including government officials,digital health technology developers,paid and unpaid care providers,and scholars.In the consultati

17、on interview,the participants were asked to share their experience and opinions regarding questions centering around the use of digital technology by unpaid and paid caregivers in caregiving work,the research and development of technology for care,and recommendations for increasing female caregivers

18、 access and use of digital health technologies.Interview Findings 1.The use of digital technology in caregiving workAccording to the participants,digital technology has been applied in various aspects of care,including telemedicine,online appointment and consultation,patient monitoring,nursing infor

19、mation system,online communities for carers,care service mapping,and caregiver scheduling.4Upon becoming caregivers,women may not have the knowledge of how to provide proper care,especially when there are medical conditions involved that require specific measures for caregiving.In addition,caregivin

20、g can be a lonely and exhausting experience.Technology has the potential to support caregivers wellbeing and their caregiving role,including providing reliable information and providing a network of mutual support among caregivers.However,there are many obstacles hindering caregivers uptake of techn

21、ologies for care work.The primary obstacles identified by the interview participants are as follows:(1)The lack of digital literacy and the low acceptance of new technology,especially for middle-and older-aged family caregivers;(2)The high complexity of the technology and the lack of technical suppo

22、rt for caregivers;(3)The lack of internet infrastructure and connectivity,especially in rural and remote areas;(4)The high cost associated with the acquisition and maintenance of the technologies,especially for family caregivers who may have to sacrifice their career to care for their loved ones;(5)

23、The language and cultural barriers faced by migrant workers.Accordingly,noticing the intersectionality of caregivers is important.Factors that influence caregivers use of digital health technology in care work include gender,age,educational level,economic status,living area,and cultural and language

24、 differences.2.The research and development of digital health technology for careThe participants pointed out the challenges in the research and development process of digital health technology,and also provided suggestions regarding how to make the technology more gender inclusive and meet the need

25、s of caregivers.Their opinions can be categorized into the following aspects:(1)User-centered technology development approachWhile women are often the major caregivers and possess abundant caregiving experiences,their voice and experience are seldom heard and taken into account.In fact,the technolog

26、y development process is often reduced and considered as an engineering problem,rather than a human problem.However,caregiving is a human-centered task.If the technology development lacks the user aspect,the technology uptake would not be successful.In addition,caregivers are not a homogenous group.

27、They feature different cultural 5backgrounds,ages,educational levels,living areas,and socioeconomic status.Therefore,it can be challenging to adequately represent the diverse experiences and needs across different user groups.To ensure that the technology development is human-centered,and caregivers

28、 voices are heard,the participants proposed the following suggestions:A.Adopt the co-design approach for technology development.Caregivers of diverse backgrounds should be included in the early design stage,and researchers can collaborate with them in their workplaces to understand the issues they w

29、ant to cope with.B.Conduct participatory research to identify the needs and the major concerns of caregivers,while taking into account their different genders,ages,educational levels,living areas,languages,and cultural backgrounds.C.Conduct inclusive research to examine how gender may influence tech

30、nology adoption and useD.Conduct pilot tests and evaluations with caregivers to obtain their direct feedback.(2)More women as developersTechnology has been predominantly associated with men throughout history,and gender bias and stereotypes have limited womens participation in science and technology

31、.Therefore,it is critical to change the narrative and support more women to participate in technology development.Particularly,as the majority of the caregivers are women,more women developers should be recruited in developing technologies for care work.From the institutional side,it was suggested t

32、hat research institutions can support gender inclusive and equitable research by setting gender balance or gender inclusivity as a criterion for funding.This can not only incentivize research teams to recruit more female researchers but also increase their awareness on gender diversity,inclusion,and

33、 equality.(3)An inclusive AI systemWhile artificial intelligence(AI)provides the opportunity to develop easy-to-use and user-friendly technology devices and interfaces,it may be based on biased data and therefore produce biased results.Diversity is a key issue in order to make technology useful for

34、all people.Therefore,when collecting data and designing the AI system,special attention should be paid to ensure diversity and inclusion.63.Future actions for different stakeholdersTo ensure that diverse groups of caregivers can all easily access and use digital health technologies for care work,it

35、was suggested that policies should be reinforced to address challenges mentioned above,including accessibility,digital education,affordability,and language barriers.Accordingly,the participants proposed a number of recommendations for different stakeholders to take future actions,including governmen

36、t,research institutions,technology companies,and care institutions.(1)Providing digital training and technical support for caregiversThe lack of digital literacy and skills among caregivers,especially unpaid family caregivers,was identified as the primary obstacle to their adoption of technologies i

37、n caregiving.Therefore,the government should provide training programs and educational resources to enhance family caregivers digital literacy and technology skills,with curriculum tailored to home-based learners and flexible scheduling available to them.The government is also suggested to establish

38、 peer training and networking opportunities within the community to support caregivers ongoing learning and application of ICT skills.In terms of professional caregivers,when a new technology is introduced into a caregiving space(e.g.,nursing homes and hospitals),care institutions or technology comp

39、anies should introduce the technology to all care workers,explaining why they need this technology,how it can help improve their work quality,and what kind of data it will collect.Care workers should also be involved in the evaluation of the collected data and its application.At the same time,digita

40、l skill training is necessary to equip care workers with the abilities to use these technologies efficiently.Equally important,after the delivery of digital skill training and technology introduction,technology companies should still provide ongoing technical support to help cope with complex techni

41、cal problems.(2)Enhancing Internet infrastructure and developing offline featuresLimited internet connectivity and infrastructure,especially in rural and remote areas,can pose challenges for caregivers in accessing digital health technology.Hence,governments should collaborate with telecommunication

42、s providers to improve the Internet infrastructure,expand the Internet access to the underserved communities,and provide subsidies for internet access in rural and remote areas.In addition,technology companies or research institutes can explore other innovative solutions,such as offline access featu

43、res or mobile applications that require minimal data usage,to allow caregivers using the devices with limited Internet access.7(3)Increasing affordability The issue of affordability is related to the high cost of technology,the insufficient government funding or subsidies,and the high possibility fo

44、r family caregivers to give up their jobs to care for their family members.Therefore,governments are suggested to increase subsidies and its coverage and provide financial assistance programs to make the technology more equitable and affordable for caregivers.(4)Encouraging inclusive technology deve

45、lopment processTo enhance caregivers adoption and use of digital health technologies,whether the technology devices have simple and user-friendly interface and meet users needs is the key.Therefore,governments can provide incentives and guidelines to encourage technology companies and research insti

46、tutes to include caregivers in the design stage and to conduct studies to understand the needs,preferences,and barriers faced by caregivers from diverse backgrounds in accessing and using digital health technologies.The findings can in turn inform policies and technology development practices to dev

47、elop user-friendly technologies with intuitive interface.(5)Enhancing data collection and protectionTo ensure the developed technology products are suitable for different groups of users,data should be collected from diverse groups of paid and unpaid caregivers,considering their diversity in gender,

48、age,ethnicity,living area,educational level,and socioeconomic status.Governments are suggested to share data with the private sector and provide guidelines regarding data usage and technology development.Robust privacy and security measures should also be implemented to protect sensitive health info

49、rmation.(6)Strengthening public-private partnershipThe collaboration between researchers,developers,care institutions,governments,and civil society is crucial to ensure gender equality and inclusion in digital health technologies for caregivers.Researchers should conduct user-centered research and c

50、ollaborate with community organizations to reach marginalized populations.The research results should be shared with developers to design technologies that meet the needs of caregivers of diverse backgrounds,and with governments to inform policies.Governments should coordinate different departments

51、and develop policies to expand technology accessibility and improve usability,including providing training for family caregivers.Care institutions should integrate technologies efficiently and train their professionals.Finally,civil society can participate in evaluation and monitoring to ensure the

52、objectives of equality and inclusion are met.8Seminar and Field TripDate:10-11 September 2024Venue:Great Skyview Hotel,Taipei,Chinese TaipeiParticipating economies:Australia;Canada;Chile;Indonesia;Japan;Malaysia;Mexico;Papua New Guinea;Peru;the Philippines;Chinese Taipei;Thailand;United States;Viet

53、Nam;the Netherlands Overview The Seminar was a 2-day event consisting of a 1.5-day seminar and a half-day field trip,including keynote speech,project introduction,3 panels,and a session of cross-fora sharing.Through expert presentation,best practice sharing,and panel discussion,the seminar aimed to

54、enhance the capacity of APEC members in understanding how to promote gender equality and inclusion in technology development and application and how to increase female caregivers access and use of digital health technologies for care work.The field trip included site visits to the Taipei Fuhua Senio

55、r Multi-Service Center and the Carer Caf,as well as Taipei Medical University Hospital.The field trip aimed to demonstrate best practices and allow in-person discussion on how technology has been used in care work and how to ensure caregivers well-being.Summary of Day 1 Opening RemarksMing-Hsin Lin,

56、Minister without Portfolio(Chinese Taipei)Minister Without Portfolio Lin Welcomed all the speakers and participants from 14 economies from both public and private sectors to join the seminar.He pointed out that Chinese Taipei has implemented gender mainstreaming for a long time and identified womens

57、 economic participation as one of the domestic policy goals,including promoting gender-friendly workplace that support employment and care and protecting womens economic security.This aligns with the PPWE priorities.While the healthcare industry is undergoing digital transformation,gender gaps exist

58、.Women perform 80%of unpaid care work in the Asia-Pacific region and consist of 70%of health workers globally,women account for less than 35%of the research and 9development personnel in most economies.Therefore,Chinese Taipei proposed the project of Promoting Gender Equality and Inclusion in Digita

59、l Health Technology for Caregivers,in the hope to increase gender inclusivity in technology development and application,to ensure female caregivers can benefit from the advancement of digital health technologies.Chantelle Stratford,Chair,APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy (PPWE)The PPW

60、E Chair highlighted that closing gender gaps in health care can enable more women participate in the workforce,access to leadership positions,and further contribute to the economic growth.Women are at the forefront of health and wellbeing in our communities,but they are often undervalued and unsuppo

61、rted.The rise of digital health technology presents a unique opportunity to address this inequality and to support caregivers.Therefore,it is vital that the digital transformation is inclusive of women caregivers.However,women are often excluded from the design,development,and deployment of these ne

62、w and emerging technologies.They also face barriers such as lack of digital literacy,limited access to devices,and cultural and systemic biases.These not only impact the quality of the care they provide,but also hinder their fair access to the benefits that digital innovations offer.She reminded us

63、that the discussion should not be only focused on technology itself,but on how to harness digital technology to empower women and provide better support for caregivers.Alberto Tejada,Chair,APEC Health Working Group(HWG)The HWG Chair pointed out that digital health has the potential to radically tran

64、sform the way we care for our health,but we must address and overcome the barriers to ensure the transformation is truly inclusive.The technology design,implementation,and accessibility often reflect existing inequalities.Therefore,it is crucial to ensure that these technologies are developed and im

65、plemented in ways that promote gender equity and inclusion in all aspects.This involves not only addressing gaps in access to technology,but also including diverse voices in the creation of these solutions.Through the seminar discussion and collaboration,the HWG Chair hoped that concrete strategies

66、can be identified to improve equity and inclusion in digital health.The goal is to build an ecosystem in which all caregivers have the tools and support they need to provide the best possible care.10Keynote SpeechCaroline Figueroa,Assistant Professor in Digital Health,Delft University of Technology(

67、the Netherlands)Dr.Caroline Figueroa started by using the Babylon AI symptom checker as an example to show how gender biases are embedded in digital health technology.She then examined how intersectionality translates into technologies from three different perspectives.First,from the perspective of

68、users,women caregivers globally are facing barriers to using digital health technology,such as insufficient digital skills and lack of access to the Internet and digital devices.Particularly,women of color and lower socio-economic status are underrepresented in the research and the use of digital he

69、alth technology.Second,from the perspective of applications,digital health content is rarely adapted to various levels of digital skills,ages,ethnicities,or socioeconomic statuses.Third,from the perspective of leadership,less than 15%of digital health CEOs in the US are women,and women working in th

70、e digital space are paid less,have higher workloads,and often excluded from decision making.To address these issues,Dr.Figueroa provided several suggestions.First,digital health technology should be designed from an intersectional gender perspective,with inclusive and gender sensitive approach,and w

71、omen of diverse backgrounds should be involved in the development process.Second,government,companies,academics,and citizens should work together to ensure that new interventions are evidence based and can be safely and sustainably implemented into health systems.Third,gender-responsive policies sho

72、uld be formulated to enhance womens digital skills and technology accessibility as well as to develop safety standards.Finally,more women of diverse backgrounds should be advanced into leadership roles.Project IntroductionNai-Ying Ko,Distinguished Professor,Department of Nursing,National Cheng Kung

73、University(Chinese Taipei)Serving as the project advisor,Dr.Nai-Ying Ko introduced the progress of this project and shared related policies in Chinese Taipei.She started with statistics.In Chinese Taipei,women assume the majority of care work,accounting for 60%of unpaid family caregivers in long-ter

74、m care,84%of home care attendants for elderly care,and 83%of nurses and nursing aides in nursing homes.According to the consultation interview results,it is important to provide digital training for caregivers,increase the accessibility and affordability of digital health technology,and adopt an inc

75、lusive technology development process to ensure the technology devices meet the needs of caregivers.11In Chinese Taipei,to promote gender equality and inclusion in technology development,the Gender Equality Policy Guidelines identified conducting technological innovation with a gender perspective as

76、 one of the gender equality priority issues.All ministries and departments are encouraged to create gendered innovation operation guidelines and to incorporate gender perspective into their scientific research and technological innovation projects.Programs are also implemented to increase womens par

77、ticipation in science and technology research.While this project hopes to increase female caregivers access and use of digital health technology,the need to address gender inequalities in caregiving and to recognize the value of care work should not be neglected.Session 1:Using digital health techno

78、logy in caregiving:opportunities and challengesPortia Fernandez-Marcelo,Professor,College of Medicine,University of the Philippines Manila(the Philippines)Dr.Portia Fernandez-Marcelo first used many international indicators to introduce the current status of the Philippines.For example,the Philippin

79、es is ranked the 5th in the ASEAN on the Global Innovation Index 2023.Regarding the eHealth environment,the Philippines is still at the stage of building up.However,in terms of infrastructure,the Inclusive Internet Index 2022 showed that the Philippines is 14th among the 22 economies in Asia,and the

80、 gender gap in internet and mobile phone access has widened amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.Additionally,the Philippines slips 9 places in Gender Gap Index 2024.She reminded us that women in the Philippines have reproductive,productive and community managing roles they are at the forefront of care work

81、.Equally importantly,women are also at the forefront of technology development and deployment.She herself is part of the National Telehealth Center,and one of the technologies they developed is RxBox,which is a multi-component device designed to provide better access to health care services in isola

82、ted and disadvantaged areas.RxBox can capture body signs,measure maternal contraction,and generate reports,thereby reducing workload,increasing efficiency,and increasing confidence on health services.As the Philippine healthcare system is feminized,it is crucial to re-build the bridge to narrow the

83、gender gaps.Felipe Cortes Leddy,National Director of Nursing,Ministry of Health(Chile)Mr.Felipe Cortes Leddy introduced its domestic support and care system“Chile Cuida,”which is an intersectoral and integrated network of public,community,and private initiatives for the provision of care services,ta

84、rgeting both care recipients and caregivers.Among the various programs under Chile Cuida,the Caregiver Credential allows for the 12registration of caregivers,who then have access to preferential care at certain public and private institutions.Moreover,the Digital Health Department of the Ministry of

85、 Health aims to implement digital technologies to enhance the efficiency,accessibility,and quality of health services.The Department holds many innovative programs,such as mental health program and teleconsultation,and all the services provided are free,with a strong involvement of care providers.Mr

86、.Felipe Cortes highlighted the importance of humanization of health,that is,to provide personalized care adapted to individual needs.To meet this goal,a series of regulations and guiding principles were formulated for the reference of healthcare specialists.Finally,he stated four major challenges th

87、at should be addressed:(1)access to health services and support for caregivers in rural areas;(2)digital literacy among caregivers and patients;(3)harmonizing digital health strategies with existing care systems;and(4)balancing technological advancements with the need for personalized care.Tsu-Ann K

88、uo,Vice President,Taiwan Association of Family Caregivers(TAFC)(Chinese Taipei)Dr.Tsu-Ann Kuo first pointed out that East Asian economies face rapid population aging,and women often have to fulfill multiple caregiving roles,as a daughter and as a wife.In Chinese Taipei,there are about 1 million fami

89、ly caregivers,consisting of 70%women and 30%men.The average caregiving duration is 9.9 years,and the daily caregiving time is13.6 hours.According to a survey,most working caregivers were frustrated with“loss of personal freedom,”“inability to balance work and caregiving,”and“financial difficulties.”

90、The complex relationships between caregivers and care recipients also create stress in the family.Chinese Taipeis Long-Term Care 2.0 policy provides significant support to caregivers,including respite care,technical training,psychological support,and high-risk assessments.She particularly introduced

91、 a resource website called“Four Pots of Money,”which enabled caregivers to identify their needed services and available resources,including care and professional services,transportation,assistive devices and home modification,and respite care.There is also an online tool for family caregiving planni

92、ng,to enable family members to discuss the division of care work and financing.Besides,there are 129 carer resource centers across Chinese Taipei to provide support for caregivers,with carer cafs offering respite care services.Dr.Tsu-Ann Kuo highlighted the need to increase caregivers awareness and

93、self-efficacy to use the universal long-term care services,as well as to help them achieve work-life balance.13Session 2:Developing inclusive technology for care workYa-Ching Hsu,Deputy Secretary-General,Red Heart Association(Chinese Taipei)As the Red Heart Association runs many day care centers,Ms.

94、Ya-Ching Hsu shared how digital health technologies are applied in long-term care institutions.For example,the information system can help manage health information,and the physiological monitoring system can produce data to be integrated in the information system,enabling caregivers and doctors to

95、monitor progress.The Red Heart Association also developed a multimedia interactive software,which allows carers to assist the elderly with dementia in cognitive rehabilitation.Ms.Ya-Ching Hsu further explained how they introduced digital health technology to middle-and older-aged female caregivers.T

96、he digital technology was first introduced into newly established care institutions.This is to ensure that all caregivers,including middle-and older-aged ones,can adapt to technology usage at the onset of their work.Second is awareness raising,emphasizing that digital health technology can improve e

97、fficiency and serve as a protective tool for caregivers in case of disputes.On-the-job training were also provided to help caregivers learn digital skills.Finally is collaborative development,to involve caregivers in the design and development of digital health technology solutions to reduce work st

98、ress and better meet their needs.Susan Nio,CEO,LoveCare(Indonesia)Ms.Susan Nio introduced the LoveCare app that not only matches families with suitable caregivers but also empowers care workers.Specifically,the app has a reporting system to enable care workers to express concerns,protect them from b

99、urnout and potential abuse,and allow family members to stay informed on the status of their loved ones.The app also enables users to provide feedback and contribute to the ongoing development of the care device.Additionally,LoveCare provides comprehensive training for care workers,with offline and h

100、ands-on sessions and digital access to a library of learning resources.This ensures that care workers can continue their education anytime and anywhere.Ms.Susan Nio pointed out that economies worldwide are facing the challenge of population aging;therefore,connecting skilled caregivers across border

101、s has become more crucial than ever.As LoveCare is expanding their services worldwide,they incorporated technology in language learning,helping care workers to quickly acquire language skills.In the near future,they will further launch an AI-powered video call with real-time translation,which allows

102、 caregivers and clients to communicate using their own languages.She concluded that the combination of smart matching,comprehensive 14training,and AI for communication can respond to the rising demand of caregiving globally.Chenny Xia,CEO,Gotcare(Canada)Ms.Chenny Xia firstly reminded us that tech-en

103、abled care is not about replacing human care,but about augmenting care with the right technologies to promote independence and reduce overburden.Gotcare provides take-home devices with customized resources not only to help older adults and their caregivers manage their conditions,but also to make th

104、em feel more confident and supportive.To increase technology acceptance,Gotcare shifted the focus from technology itself to daily life improvements.Furthermore,they upskilled home and community care workers with digital health training,who then called Health Ambassadors,to provide in-person technolo

105、gy coaching and encouragement.She particularly highlighted the importance of diversity.The Health Ambassadors consist of care workers representing over 75 languages across Canada,and they can travel with satellite internet backpacks to provide services for citizens living without Internet access.Mor

106、eover,to ensure the technology tailored to users needs,Gotcare adopted the co-design approach,inviting older adults and caregivers to participate in steering committees or program design workshops.She also emphasized the importance of trust.By allowing the users to control who can access their data

107、and what data are shared,users can feel confident in the security of their personal information.As demonstrated by evidence,such technology-enabled care can reduce hospital visits,improve health outcomes,and make care more accessible for everyone.Thi Trang Nguyen,Associate Professor,Biomedical and G

108、enetics Department,Hanoi Medical University(Viet Nam)Dr.Thi Trang Nguyen started with the trend of healthcare digitalization in Viet Nam,which aims to enhance personalized healthcare services through human-centered digital health technology designs.This includes electronic medical records as well as

109、 AI application in diagnostic systems and health monitoring devices,which can improve patient data management,increase care quality,and reduce costs and workload.She introduced that AI significantly accelerates the prenatal care screening process and helps develop personalized cancer treatment plans

110、,thereby reducing side effects and improving outcomes.AI-powered telemedicine not only increases underserved populations access to timely and effective care,but also allows medical professionals in rural areas to obtain advanced resources and knowledge.15From a gender perspective,Dr.Thi Trang Nguyen

111、 indicated that globally,the proportion of women working in the health sector is high,but womens access to and proficiency with technology remains low.Womens insufficient digital knowledge and skills,their exclusion from technology development,and the biases and limitations inherent in socioeconomic

112、 circumstances all exacerbate gender digital divide and hinder the improvement of womens health and empowerment.More importantly,if AI models are not trained with balanced data,the AI applications may replicate the existing gender biases and further produced biased outcomes,particularly in womens he

113、alth.Therefore,incorporating gender perspectives in AI development is crucial to avoid diagnostic errors.Session 3:Bringing government policy inHsi-Wen Wu,Deputy Director-General,Department of Long-Term Care,Ministry of Health and Welfare(Chinese Taipei)Ms.Hsi-Wen Wu introduced that the Long-Term Ca

114、re(LTC)2.0 policy in Chinese Taipei aims to build a continuum of care that is person-centered and community-based,thereby achieving the goal of aging in place for older adults.According to the policy,four types of home/community-based services are provided,namely care and professional services,trans

115、portation services,assistive devices and barrier-free environment improvement at home,and respite care services.The government has continued to develop professional long-term care workforce through training and continuing education.By the end of 2023,there were over 97,000 employed care workers regi

116、stered in long-term care institutions,consisting of 84%women and 16%men.Ms.Hsi-Wen Wu further shared how the government promoted the application of intelligent technology in the LTC system,which is expected to enhance the quality of care,improve caregivers work efficiency and reduce workload,and str

117、engthen monitoring and management.First,technological assistive devices are included in the LTC benefits and payment system for home care.Second,for community care,the government encouraged day care centers to use technological assistive devices by establishing SOPs and incentive mechanisms.Third,re

118、sidential care facilities are encouraged to adopt information systems and five types of intelligent care assistive technology,namely action sensing,mobility,toileting,bathing,and care support.16Fatimah Zuraidah Salleh,Principal Assistant Secretary,Ministry of Women,Family and Community Development(M

119、alaysia)Ms.Fatimah Zuraidah Salleh stated that although the Malaysia government has implemented many care initiatives,womens labor force participation rate has not improved much due to unpaid care responsibilities.Nevertheless,the current government recognized the value of the care economy and initi

120、ated a series of workshops to develop the Care Industry Strategy Framework,which outlined the following six main issues:(1)the need to create a care industry ecosystem;(2)the demand and supply for professional care;(3)gaps in expertise in the industry;(4)the economic effects of establishing professi

121、onal care;(5)existing legislation and policies;and(6)incentive for industry players.Accordingly,the Framework constitutes a comprehensive care system,which starts from the individual level and extends to community care,formal care services,respite care,and training,and finally includes funding and p

122、olicies.The system aims to ensure the equal distribution of care work between women and men,as well as among the state,communities,market,and family.Finally,to promote gender equality and inclusion for caregivers,the Malaysia government has five long-term initiatives:(1)inter-ministerial collaborati

123、on and engagement with private sector and NGOs;(2)innovative approach to value and invest in the care economy;(3)research and data collection;(4)community-based initiatives;(5)support for care workers in both formal and informal economies through registration,policies,and programs.Laura Flores Pinto

124、,Head of Office of International Affairs Monitoring,National Institute of Women(Mexico)Ms.Laura Flores Pinto shared that in Mexico,the domestic care system was constructed to ensure that caregiving is recognized as a right and to incorporate women in the labor market.In 2022,the first survey on care

125、 system was conducted to understand the care service demand and coverage,as well as the impact of caregiving on the lives of caregivers.Accordingly,Mexico has created a Care Map,offering geographically localized information and descriptions of care services at different levels provided by different

126、institutions,with a user-friendly visual design.Complementary to the Care Map,Mexico recently launched the Care Observatory,which is an interactive digital platform providing infographic information on the supply,demand,and infrastructure of care services.It also includes social indicators that show

127、 the care challenges in Mexico.In local practice,Utopias was taken as an example,which serve as cultural,recreational,social,and caregiving spaces.In response to technology adoption in the care sector,Ms.Laura Flores Pinto stressed the importance of preventing the reproduction of existing inequaliti

128、es and addressing the challenges posed by new forms 17of work to ensure decent work.She urged economies to reflect on how technological and innovative tools can alleviate care burden,and how each economy can have its own vision and approach to caregiving.Almendra Orellana Jorquera,Advisor to the Min

129、isters Cabinet,Ministry of Women and Gender Equality(Chile)Ms.Almendra Orellana Jorquera started with data.In Chile,the gender gap of people not engaged in paid work due to caregiving responsibilities is larger than 30%,and domestic and unpaid care work contributes to 25.6%of the GDP,exceeding the m

130、ining industry.To support caregivers,the Chilean government is promoting a domestic system of support and care called Chile Cuida.This system involves Caregiver Registry,which is integrated into the Social Household Registry to track the number of unpaid caregivers economywide.Moreover,to address un

131、paid caregivers challenges of time and economic poverty,Caregivers Credential was created to provide caregivers priority access to public services.Based on this system,the Chilean government has developed policies to deliver direct benefits to caregivers.For example,free smartphones were delivered t

132、o more than 1800 caregivers around Chile,accompanied with a training for them to use online platforms.Additionally,the Chile Cuida Business Network was established to provide sponsorship to companies that provide benefits to registered caregivers.Ms.Almendra Orellana Jorquera concluded by articulati

133、ng the importance of increasing the identification of caregivers,creating more initiatives for women caregivers to reduce their time and economic poverty,and collaborating with the private sector to address the gender gap in caregiving.Summary of Day 2 Session:Opportunities for cross-fora collaborat

134、ionAlberto Tejada,Chair,APEC Health Working GroupThe HWG Chair shared that HWG has been working within the framework of the La Serena Roadmap to ensure womens access to quality health services and eliminate gender gaps.This includes the Healthy Women,Healthy Economies(HWHE)initiative and the Roadmap

135、 to Promote Sustainable Economic Advancement for Women Through Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control for 2021 to 2025.In response to this years APEC priorities,HWG identified gender and health as one of their four priorities,which has set gender-related objectives,including closing gaps in womens a

136、ccess to health and promoting health services with a gender perspective.18This year,the Declaration of the 14th High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy included a section titled“Intersection between Gender and Health,”showing economies commitment to womens health.For cross-fora collaboration,th

137、e HWG Chair invited us to reflect on the possibility of creating new spaces for experience exchange and collaboration,and he proposed that a digital hub for womens health may serve as a collaborative platform to improve womens health in Asia-Pacific.Zaahirah Mohammad,Public Health Medicine Specialis

138、t,Ministry of Health(Malaysia)From the HWG perspective,Dr.Zaahirah Mohammad first provided a broader picture of elderly population in Malaysia.With the increased life expectancy and reduced fertility rate,there is an increasing need for caregiving.The challenges in caring for the elderly population

139、include ensuring aging in place,managing multiple comorbidities,and providing long-term care services.For the care of older persons,the Malaysian Ministry of Health not only provides health services in primary,secondary,and tertiary care,but also provides training for caregivers.Moreover,domestic po

140、licies and action plans were enacted for child and elderly health,to ensure all children have access to quality health care services and to promote healthy,active,and productive aging.There is also legislation for childcare centers and elderly healthcare facilities.At the same time,the Ministry of W

141、omen,Family,and Community Development also has initiatives for older adults,such as financial assistance,elderly activity centers,and home help.Finally,Dr.Zaahirah Mohammad gave some examples of collaborative efforts.The initiative of Integrated Care for Older People is a collaboration between Malay

142、sia government and WHO to conduct person-centered assessment through a mobile app to develop personalized care plan.Chonnikan Ariyakul,Researcher,National Science and Technology Development Agency(Thailand)Ms.Chonnikan Ariyakul represents the Partnership on Science,Technology and Innovation.She focu

143、sed on Thailands digital health policy practices and strategies.The long-term care system includes a 3C(Care manager,Caregiver,Care plan)program that allows registration of care managers and caregivers in the database system and facilitates the development of care plans.In particular,caregivers can

144、be registered as“digital caregivers”after taking E-learning courses.In Chiang Mai,the government launched a trial digital health platform,which involves deploying IoT devices in care facilities by healthcare providers,supporting caregivers with an application that allows for remote health monitoring

145、,and providing tele-medicine services.19Moreover,the Ministry of Public Health has developed the Digital Health Strategy,which includes not only the use of ICT and mobile devices for health care but also digital health innovation.One of the key focuses is to create a digitally capable health workfor

146、ce,including building capacity and digital literacy for health workers.Ms.Chonnikan Ariyakul suggested that it is also important to develop digital health knowledge exchange systems to allow cross-sector collaboration and promote inclusive technology development.Hao-Ming Chen,Section Chief,Workforce

147、 Development Agency,Ministry of Labor(Chinese Taipei)As a representative from the Human Resource Development Working Group,Mr.Hao-Ming Chen introduced that the Workforce Development Agency has conducted three APEC projects since 2020 that aimed to close digital skill gaps among caregivers by providi

148、ng focused training,to enable caregivers to use technology effectively,enhance care quality,and improve work efficiency.With a recognition of women as primary care providers,they offered targeted training programs to enhance womens skills and promote their professional growth.The project outputs inc

149、lude a training package,which serves as a guideline for digital skills training in healthcare services,particularly long-term care.Mr.Hao-Ming Chen shared the key findings of their projects.As digital skills and technical aids are increasingly crucial in the healthcare sector,enhancing caregivers di

150、gital literacy is indispensable.Since women constitute the majority in the healthcare industry,upskilling of the healthcare workforce also supports womens empowerment.However,careful attention should be paid to the ethical use of digital tools and data privacy.Finally,he mentioned another project se

151、ries“Womens Economic Empowerment,New Media Digital Upskilling”in collaboration with PPWE.The projects integrated gender awareness into new media marketing training for women.Discussion:Next steps for inclusive futureIn the discussion session,the participants were divided into three groups to discuss

152、 the following two questions:1.How different APEC working groups can work together to enhance gender equality and inclusion in digital health technology for care work?2.What are the possible future actions that can be taken by different stakeholders in your own economies?20For the first question,reg

153、arding the cross-fora collaboration within APEC,it was suggested that gender perspectives can be included in the APEC agenda or framework related to digital health.APEC can also establish a sub-working group dedicated to digital health,with special attention to bridging digital gaps and ensuring acc

154、essibility for people from diverse backgrounds.Moreover,workshops and forums can be held to exchange experiences and share best practices among APEC communities and between public and private sectors.The participants also suggested that APEC working groups can work together to increase gender awaren

155、ess and break gender stereotypes,and to develop strategies for integrating gender inclusion in digital health,such as a gender equality checklist.It is crucial if APEC can establish funding to support the private sector in inclusive technology innovation and caregiver training.For the second questio

156、n,regarding the possible future actions taken by different stakeholders,the participants suggested that the first step is to identify the stakeholders and their roles,and then to identify the needs and goals.The suggested concrete actions include formulating standards and regulations on the applicat

157、ion of technology in caregiving;improving different types of infrastructure to increase the accessibility of diverse groups;providing training,technical support and financial assistance for caregivers;promoting user-centered design and inviting start-ups to innovate inclusive technologies;and encour

158、aging data sharing while protecting data privacy.All the above actions require the collaboration between different sectors or departments.Field Trip The field trip was held in the afternoon of 11 September,which included site visits to Taipei Fuhua Senior Multi-Service Center and Care Caf,as well as

159、 Taipei Medical University Hospital.The purpose was to demonstrate best practices and allow in-person discussion on how technology has been used in care work and how to ensure caregivers well-being.1.Taipei Fuhua Senior Multi-ServiceCenter and Care Caf(1)Taipei Fuhua Senior Multi-Service CenterThe T

160、aipei Fuhua Senior Multi-Service Center provides elderly day care,home services,and night respite care services.It also serves as a community care station providing courses,activities,and shared meals for older adults.In particular,the Center has a program called 21ten-minute care circle,which provi

161、des daytime care for older adults living within a ten-minute walking distance to the center,including personalized volunteer care service.The Center collaborated with technology vendors to develop different systems according to service requirements.For example,the WAP system is for social workers an

162、d volunteers to upload and report their care services.Considering the volunteers age ranging from 60 to 80 years old,the system was designed to be a questionnaire format with clickable options,to increase the ease of use and reduce the possibility of errors.In addition,the system will remind volunte

163、ers to complete the record,thus reducing social workers time spent on checking records.It also has functions such as announcements,individual messages,and surveys to increase the volunteers engagement.(2)Care CafThe Care Caf,established in 2018,is located on the first floor of Taipei Fuhua Senior Mu

164、lti-Service Center and managed by TAFC.The caf aims to provide a respite space for family caregivers,allowing them to temporarily step away from their demanding caregiving responsibilities and relax.In Care Caf,family caregivers can use“respite coffee vouchers”to redeem for all sorts of drinks and d

165、esserts and participate in regularly organized respite activities to foster interaction and support among one another.In addition,the caf features a wall called“long-term care map,”providing information about long-term care resources.Volunteers also regularly assist by engaging caregivers in warm co

166、nversations to help them understand the available resources.The Care Caf welcomes everyone to get some rest and chat.Through this space,we hope to raise awareness in society about the issues faced by family caregivers and ensure that each caregiver feels cared for and supported.2.Taipei Medical Univ

167、ersity HospitalTaipei Medical University Hospital(TMUH),affiliated with Taipei Medical University(TMU),was founded in 1976 and upgraded to a pre-medical center by 2024.With nearly 800 beds and over 2,000 staff,TMUH excels in clinical service,medical research,and education.TMUH emphasizes digital hea

168、lth technology and telemedicine.TMUH utilizes smart devices,video consultations,smart glasses,22physiological measurement equipment,and smart watch bracelets for real-time medical care.Telemedicine services extend to long-term care institutions,remote areas,and ocean fishing vessels.The hospital foc

169、uses on comprehensive medical services,including cancer,cardiology,geriatrics,pediatrics,and international healthcare.It also engages in community health outreach and has been involved in Eswatinis medical system since 2009.23Conclusion and Policy Recommendation Conclusion This Summary Report summar

170、izes the outcomes of the Consultation Interview and Seminar,including the experiences and insights from government officials,digital health technology companies,care providers,and scholars.Based on the findings of these two events,this project can be concluded into the following four points:1.While

171、digital health technology can be a tool of empowerment for caregivers,it is critical to address the barriers hindering their technology adoption.Technology has the potential to support the caregiving role and empower caregivers,such as reducing their time spent on administrative work,providing learn

172、ing resources,and providing a network of mutual support.However,obstacles to their adoption of digital health technology should be firstly addressed.These include insufficient digital literacy,lack of Internet access in rural areas,high cost of the digital devices,and developed technology not meetin

173、g the actual caregiving needs.2.Recognizing the diversity among caregivers and adopting an intersectional approach is crucial to ensure no one is left behind.Caregivers consist of diverse groups of people,varying in gender,age,educational level,living area,socioeconomic status,and language,and they

174、may be professional care workers or unpaid family caregivers.Therefore,digital health technology must be designed from an intersectional perspective and adapted to different skill levels,ages,or languages,in order to meet the needs of various groups of caregivers.3.In the development of digital tech

175、nology for care work,the human aspect should be prioritized over the technology itself.Caregiving is a human-centered task,but the development of digital health technology is often reduced to merely an engineering problem.Therefore,this project emphasizes more on the caregiving aspect rather than th

176、e technical aspect and highlights the importance of including caregivers in the technology design,development,and evaluation processes.4.The fundamental goal is to recognize the value of care work and to reduce inequalities in caregiving.While this project aimed to increase female caregivers access

177、and use of digital health technology for caregiving,it was not meant to reinforce the gendered division of labor.Instead,by focusing on the relationship between care work and digital technology,this project sought to recognize the value of care work,24encourage support for caregivers and investment

178、in the care economy,and highlight the need to eliminate inequalities in caregiving,including reducing womens caregiving burden and redistributing care work between men and women.Policy Recommendations To ensure diverse groups of caregivers can adapt to and truly benefit from the digitalization trend

179、 of the healthcare sector,actions should be taken to support caregivers adoption of digital health technology and to ensure that the developed technology can adequately meet caregivers needs and support caregiving roles.As this topic is related to multiple stakeholders,including caregivers,care inst

180、itutions,technology developers or companies,government officials,and academia,cross-sector collaboration is key to achieving the goals.Therefore,this project proposed policy recommendations in three aspects:technology adoption by caregivers,technology development and integration,and cross-sector col

181、laboration.1.Technology adoption by caregivers Providing digital training and technical assistance for caregiversThe lack of digital literacy and skills and the complexity of the technology devices are the main reasons hindering caregivers adoption of digital health technology,especially for middle-

182、and older-aged female caregivers.Thus,governments,care institutions,and digital health technology companies can provide digital training programs and learning resources to enhance caregivers digital literacy and skills,with curriculum and schedule tailored to both professional care workers and home-

183、based family caregivers.In addition,digital health technology companies should provide technical assistance to help solve complex technical problems.Enhancing caregivers access to Internet and digital health technology productsThe operation of digital technology relies heavily on Internet connectivi

184、ty.Therefore,governments should improve Internet infrastructure to ensure technology adoption by caregivers living in rural and remote areas.At the same time,technology companies can develop offline functions or mobile applications that require minimal data usage to allow caregivers to use devices w

185、ith limited Internet access.For example,Gotcare from Canada uses satellite internet backpacks to provide services in areas without Internet access.25 Increasing the affordability of digital health technology productsFamily caregivers have a high possibility of giving up their career to take care of

186、their family members,resulting in economic poverty.However,digital health technology products are often expensive and not covered by government subsidies.Thus,to increase affordability,governments can increase subsidies and coverage for emerging digital health technology products.For example,the Chi

187、nese Taipei government added technological assistive devices into the long-term care benefits and payment system.2.Technology development and integration Adopting user-centered co-design approachTo ensure that the developed technology is easy to use and meets caregivers actual needs,it is vital to a

188、dopt a user-centered co-design approach in the technology development process.This includes conducting participatory studies to understand caregivers needs and concerns,involving caregivers in the product design process,and conducting product assessment with caregivers to obtain their direct feedbac

189、k.Notably,attention should be paid to the diversity of caregivers,such as gender,age,ethnicity,and educational level,to ensure the results are not biased toward a specific group of people.Involving more female engineers and designers in the technology development processWhile caregivers are mostly w

190、omen,technology developers are predominantly men.Therefore,not only should caregivers be included in the technology design process,but more women engineers should also be part of the development team.For example,it was suggested that gender balance can be set as a funding criterion to encourage rese

191、arch teams to recruit more women.This is to ensure the technology is developed with different perspectives and experiences,increasing its fairness and promoting inclusivity.Encouraging gender-responsive technology innovation and investing in women-led digital health companiesTechnology innovation re

192、quires the efforts of the private sector,but private sector may lack funding and gender awareness.Moreover,women are under-represented in the leadership roles in digital health companies,and only 2%of venture capital funding goes to women founded companies.Therefore,governments are suggested to prov

193、ide incentives and guidelines to encourage gender-responsive technology innovation and invest more in women-led digital health companies.26 Developing regulations and standards for technology integration and data collectionTo integrate digital health technology in caregiving settings,standards,regul

194、ations,and review systems should be developed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the technology and the harmonization between technology application and the existing care systems.In addition,legal frameworks and guidelines should also be formulated for data collection and sharing involved in

195、technology development and application,to prevent data biases and to enhance the protection of personal information.3.Cross-sector collaboration Enhancing inter-ministerial collaboration and public-private partnershipThe promotion of gender equality and inclusion in digital health technology for car

196、e work is related to the efforts of different ministries and sectors,and thus requires strong inter-ministerial collaboration and public-private partnerships.For example,Malaysias Ministry of Women,Family and Community Development and Ministry of Health worked together to train volunteers for Home H

197、elp Program;the Chilean government established the Chile Cuida Business Network to sponsor companies that provide benefits to registered caregivers.Furthermore,community-based organizations should be included as key partners in identifying local caregivers needs,delivering training programs or other

198、 support services,and facilitating caregivers access to digital health tools.Encouraging APEC level collaboration At APEC level,different APEC working groups can work together to formulate strategies or guidelines to incorporate gender perspectives in digital health,as well as to recognize the value

199、 of care work and bridge the gender gaps in caregiving.They should also continue the collaborative efforts on increasing gender awareness,breaking gender stereotypes,and promoting gender equality,such as implementing the La Serena Roadmap.In addition,it is important to hold workshops and conferences

200、 for experience exchange and best practice sharing among different working groups.27Annex I:Seminar Agenda10 September Venue:Wanda RoomTime(GMT+8)Agenda9:30-10:00Registration10:00-10:15Opening RemarksMing-Hsin Lin,Minister without Portfolio(Chinese Taipei)Chantelle Stratford,Chair,APEC Policy Partne

201、rship onWomen and the EconomyAlberto Tejada,Chair,APEC Health Working Group10:15-10:20Group Photo10:20-10:40Keynote:Women in care work and technology developmentWhile women undertake the majority of paid and unpaid care work and therefore are the major potential users of digital health technologies,

202、researchers and developers for the digital health technologies are mostly men.The keynote speech aims to provide a broader picture for todays discussion,depicting the nexus between gender,care,and technology.Speaker:Caroline Figueroa,Assistant Professor in Digital Health,Delft University of Technolo

203、gy(the Netherlands)10:40-11:00Project Introduction Nai-Ying Ko,Distinguished Professor,Department of Nursing,National Cheng Kung University(Chinese Taipei)11:00-11:15Break2811:15-12:20Session 1:Using digital health technology in caregiving:opportunities and challengesThis session aims to depict how

204、digital health technologies are applied in care work and bring opportunities to caregivers,the factors that hinder caregivers adoption and use of these technologies,and the challenges involved in the development of affordable and user-friendly technology products for caregivers.Moderator:Nai-Ying Ko

205、,Distinguished Professor,Department of Nursing,National Cheng Kung University(Chinese Taipei)Panelists:(15 min each)Portia Fernandez-Marcelo,Professor,College of Medicine,University of the Philippines Manila(The Philippines)Felipe Cortes Leddy,National Director of Nursing,Ministryof Health(Chile)Tsu

206、-Ann Kuo,Vice President,Taiwan Association of FamilyCaregivers(Chinese Taipei)12:20-13:50Lunch 13:50-15:10Session 2:Developing inclusive technology for care workFrom the perspective of research and development,this session will explore approaches and share good practices on how to ensure that digita

207、l health technologies are inclusive and meet the needs of diverse users,so that caregivers of diverse backgrounds,the majority of whom are women,can easily access and use these technologies.Moderator:Caroline Figueroa,Assistant Professor in Digital Health,Delft University of Technology(The Netherlan

208、ds)Panelists:(15 min each)Ya-Ching Hsu,Deputy Secretary-General,Red HeartAssociation(Chinese Taipei)Susan Nio,CEO,LoveCare(Indonesia)Chenny Xia,CEO,Gotcare(Canada)Thi Trang Nguyen,Associate Professor,Biomedical andGenetics Department,Hanoi Medical University(Viet Nam)2915:10-15:35Tea Break 15:35-16:

209、55Session 3:Bringing government policy inIn this session,government representatives are invited to share what governments can do to promote gender equality and inclusion in technology development and application,including increasing female caregivers access and use of technologies for care work,to e

210、nsure female caregivers of diverse backgrounds can benefit from the trend of digitalization and technological innovation.Moderator:Ching-Yi Lin,Deputy Minister,Ministry of Health and Welfare(Chinese Taipei)Panelists:(15 min each)Hsi-Wen Wu,Deputy Director-General,Department of Long-Term Care,Ministr

211、y of Health and Welfare(Chinese Taipei)Hsi-Wen Wu,Deputy Director-General,Department of Long-Term Care,Ministry of Health and Welfare(Chinese Taipei)Fatimah Zuraidah Salleh,Principal Assistant Secretary,Ministry of Women,Family and Community Development(Malaysia)Laura Flores Pinto,Head of Office of

212、International AffairsMonitoring,National Institute of Women(Mexico)Almendra Orellana Jorquera,Advisor to the MinistersCabinet,Ministry of Women and Gender Equality(Chile)16:55-17:00Post-Meeting Survey3011 September Venue:Wanda RoomTime(GMT+8)Agenda9:30-10:00Registration10:00-10:50Opportunities for c

213、ross-fora collaborationAs this seminar touches on cross-cutting issues on gender equality,care work,and technology innovation,this session will provide an opportunity for different APEC fora to share their related work and explore possible collaborations on promoting gender equality and inclusion in

214、 digital health technology for caregivers.Moderator:Chantelle Stratford,Chair,APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy Co-moderator:Nai-Ying Ko,Distinguished Professor,Department of Nursing,National Cheng Kung University (Chinese Taipei)Panelists:(10-12 min each)Alberto Tejada,Chair,APEC Hea

215、lth Working GroupZaahirah Mohammad,Public Health Medicine Specialist,Ministry of Health(Malaysia)(HWG)Chonnikan Ariyakul,Researcher,National Science andTechnology Development Agency(Thailand)(PPSTI)Hao-Ming Chen,Section Chief,Workforce DevelopmentAgency,Ministry of Labor(Chinese Taipei)(HRDWG)10:50-

216、11:40Discussion:Next steps for inclusive futureModerator:Nai-Ying Ko,Distinguished Professor,Department of Nursing,National Cheng Kung University (Chinese Taipei)Co-Moderator:Chantelle Stratford,Chair,APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the EconomyBreak-out room discussion:1.How can different APEC

217、working groups work together toenhance gender equality and inclusion in digital healthtechnology for care work?2.What are the possible future actions that can be taken bydifferent stakeholders in your own economies?3111:40-12:00Meet at the Lobby12:00-12:30Travel12:30-13:30Lunch13:30-15:00Site Visit 1:Taipei Fuhua Senior Multi-Service Center and Care Caf15:00-15:30Travel15:30-17:00Site Visit 2:Taipei Medical University Hospital32