The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas of Guatemala shared updates on its participation in the II meeting of the Initiative for Equality in Employment and Entrepreneurship (IPEG) through a series of tweets published on December 4, 2025. The posts highlight the ministry's ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality policies and recent achievements at the national level.
In a tweet posted on December 4, 2025, the ministry stated: "Durante la II reunión de la Iniciativa de Igualdad de Participación en Empleo y Emprendimiento #IPEG, el ministro de Finanzas Públicas @jmenkos explicó que la cartera que lidera está comprometida con la construcción del #SelloMujer".
A subsequent tweet from the same day elaborated on institutional progress: "@jmenkos @MINECOGT @KarinHerreraVP Indicó que este progreso refleja voluntad y resultados, y a la vez los compromete a consolidar y fortalecer la gobernanza para la toma de decisiones estratégicas en 2026. ".
Another message highlighted remarks by Vice President Karin Herrera: "@jmenkos @MINECOGT En tanto, la vicepresidenta @KarinHerreraVP destacó que Guatemala subió 41 posiciones en el Índice Global de Brecha de Género . “Es el resultado de un trabajo coordinado que ha unido al Estado, al sector privado y a la cooperación internacional”, señaló."
Guatemala's advancement in the Global Gender Gap Index was attributed to coordinated efforts among government institutions, private sector actors, and international cooperation partners. The referenced IPEG initiative aims to promote equal participation in employment and entrepreneurship across member countries.
The Ministry of Public Finance’s announcement reflects broader national efforts to improve governance mechanisms related to gender equality and strategic decision-making for upcoming years.
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