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AWEP Pan African Conference Panel




I am pleased to share that I was a part of the 1st Annual Conference for African women Leaders in Economic Development, hosted by the Ministry of Gender in collaboration with the African Womens Entrepreneurship Program.  The conference was held on 1 November, 2017, and the First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, Mrs. Esther Lungu, also the Chairperson of AWEP Africa, was the guest of honor.

The vision of AWEP PAN AFRICA is to create a business environment which supports womens' equitable participation and empowerment in all aspects of commerce, trade, and industry.  AWEP PAN AFRICA also aims at fostering partnership with other Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations to promote African womens' equitable participation in manufacturing of quality goods in Africa for export to the USA market through the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA).

From the Ministry of Gender:

The Conference's objective is to sensitize and promote awareness in the Government, private sector, and the public bout the critical role women play in economic development.  In addition, the Conference will act as a platform for networking among stakeholders such as business entities, Academia, and Government.  Further, a number of female leaders will be present to share their vision, experiences, and challenges.

The main theme of the conference: Women's Participation in Economic Development, covering topics ranging from Finance, Gender, Agriculture, Trade, and Information as avenue through which Women can enhance their participation in Economic Development.


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