Gender Equality as an Economic Imperative for Africa
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Join us for an insightful mentorship session with Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former Deputy President of South Africa, on “Gender Equality as an Economic Imperative for Africa.”
In this session, Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka will explore the importance of gender equality in driving Africa’s economic growth and development. Learners will gain valuable perspectives on how empowering women, promoting equal opportunities, and addressing gender-based barriers can strengthen economies, foster innovation, and contribute to sustainable development across the continent.
The session will also provide learners with an opportunity to engage with Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka, ask questions, and learn from her extensive leadership experience in advancing gender equality, social development, and inclusive economic progress.
- See the data connecting women’s economic participation to GDP growth across Africa
- Learn how Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka scaled global initiatives like HeForShe and the Elsie Initiative
- Understand the specific barriers blocking equal opportunity — and what it takes to remove them
- Ask your questions directly in the live Q&A
- Leave with a concrete framework for building gender equality into economic strategy