Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 6

Addressing Women in Green Jobs Sector: A Practical Approach on Developing Herbal Medicine as Green Commodity

  • Author:
  • M. Furqon Ardhy Waspada
  • Total Page Count: 20
  • Page Number: 201 to 220

Islamic University, Sleman, Yogyakarta

Online published on 11 June, 2014.

Abstract

Green economy as a prominent and alternative solution to a sustainable development of a country plays a critical role in preserving the environment as well as generating national income to related country. To achieve these goals, many countries, particularly developing countries initiated a concise framework regulating the outcome of this green economy into more specific sectors by involving women and youth as an integral part of ensuring the success of program implementation. This paper attempt to reiterate the importance of woman in creating green jobs and to propose significance contribution from various perspective including religious, cultural, government and business context as well as offering practical solutions by utilizing medical herbs as a future green commodity.

Keywords

Green Economy, Green Jobs, Women, Islamic Teaching, Government Policies