Each spring, thousands of government officials, journalists, civil society organizations, and participants from the academia and private sectors, gather in Washington DC for the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. At the heart of the gathering are meetings of the IMF’s International Monetary and Financial Committee and the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee, which…
THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY? Over the years, The Economist Events’ Nigeria Summit has charted a country in the process of great transition. The year 2015 was particularly significant with the country making history in its presidential elections and experiencing its first democratic power transfer. Nine months on from President Buhari taking office, The 2016 Nigeria Summit will bring key…
THE YOUNG, GIFTED, & BLACK (YGB) ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS* *11th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH * *New York, New York— (Thursday, January 21st, 2016) The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards was launched in 2006, in honor of Black History Month. The YGB Entrepreneurial awards program is a simple measure of giving recognition, highlighting and showing appreciation toward his/her peers*. Mr. Carl O. Gray, founder of…
UNITE. INNOVATE. DISRUPT: HOMEGROWN MODELS FOR AFRICA’S PROSPERITY, FEBRUARY 26-28, 2016 | HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL The 18th Annual Africa Business Conference at Harvard Business School is one of the most anticipated conference in the Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theme of the upcoming Harvard Business School “African Business Conference” is Innovate. Disrupt: Homegrown models for Africa’s prosperity” as it provides ample opportunity to celebrate…
20 Most Influential African Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders In America To Watch In 2016. Written by: Elfonnie Inokon-Anusionwu on Ladybrielle.com, a site that celebrates brilliant woman in business and leadership. Lilian O. Ajayi, the Founder and Executive Director of Global Connections for Women Foundation was graciously recognized on the 20 Influential African Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders in America to Watch in…
“Throughout human history, in any great endeavor requiring the common effort of many nations, men and women everywhere, we have learned – it is only through seriousness of purpose and persistence that we ultimately carry the day. We might liken it to riding a bicycle. You stay upright and move forward so long as you keep up the momentum.” – United…
DEAR FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS: I am pleased to present the 2015 Annual Report of the Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W). In the year 2015, we introduced several new programs, expanded others, and formed additional global partnerships – all designed to connect, educate and empower our communities. The Global Connections for Women Foundation was created as a direct response to…
UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka in her statement to mark this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) saying “if we all work together: governments, civil society organizations, the UN system, businesses, schools, and individuals mobilizing through new solidarity movements, we will eventually achieve a more equal world— a Planet 50-50—where women and girls can…
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) is the world’s largest celebration of women entrepreneurs, innovators, and job creators, with the goal of empowering the four billion women on the globe and bringing hope to 250 million girls living in poverty. In addition, to recognize the contributions of women to the economy, WED also seeks to gather women leaders, which will create an amplified…
Designing a Sustainable Development Model for Youth Empowerment by Lilian Ajayi-Ore on The Huffington Post. “I was invited by the Office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Office of Political Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria — to speak on “Sustainable Development for Youth Empowerment” — and like others who received an invitation to speak…
