Further to the policy established by securities commissions to increase the representation of women, companies that set targets for their boards of directors and executive positions increased the representation of women more significantly than did the businesses without such targets. Setting targets is therefore important.
In terms of government action, it might be helpful for our prime minister to highlight the positive aspects of these regulations by sending congratulatory letters to companies that created targets and inviting others to correct the situation. The regulations have an impact. This would be a good approach if we want to avoid having to set targets.