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\"I'm absolutely confident that for two years if every nation on earth was run by women, you would see a significant improvement across the board on just about everything ... living standards and outcomes,\" he continued.

After completing his two terms in office, Obama has continued his work with his nonprofit foundation that seeks to \"inspire people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together.\"

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Lim Huey Teng/Reuters
PHOTO: Former President Barack Obama speaks during an Obama Foundation event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 13, 2019.
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The former president spent a few days with his maternal half-sister Maya, Soetoro-Ng, imparting leadership wisdom for Obama Leaders across the Asia-Pacific region.

\"Rejoice in this opportunity to change the world. It's a great privilege to be alive and have the possibility of helping somebody or making things a little bit better.\"@BarackObama's encouraging words to hundreds of #ObamaLeaders from across the Asia Pacific. pic.twitter.com/PbLUHGFCFh

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) December 13, 2019

When asked about a potential return to political leadership, Obama said that he believes leaders should step aside when the time comes, the BBC reported.

\"If you look at the world and look at the problems it's usually old people, usually old men, not getting out of the way,\" the former president said.

\"It is important for political leaders to try and remind themselves that you are there to do a job, but you are not there for life, you are not there in order to prop up your own sense of self importance or your own power,\" he added.

This week I sat down with @LanaCondor and some #ObamaLeaders to learn more about their work to empower girls in communities across Asia. They're helping to remove barriers that prevent girls from pursuing their dreams, and I can’t wait to see the good that comes from their work. pic.twitter.com/KEBxTA29XP

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 14, 2019

The former first lady, Michelle Obama, was also visiting the region and spoke to female students at Cần Giuộc high school in southern Vietnam \"to support projects that empower girls through education,\" she said in a tweet.

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PHOTO: Former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama attend a side event for the Obama Foundation in Kuala Lumpur on Dec. 12, 2019.
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