Inter Press Service For Societies to Thrive, We Must Ensure Gender Equality





Consider this: gender inequality is costing sub Saharan Africa US$ 95 billion annually in lost revenue. In a corporate setting, that extent of losses would call for a serious reset of the business’s operational approach. 
Despite stupendous advancements in science and technology, it has taken mankind two millennia to fully realize the critical role of women in the global social and economic transformation.
For any country to realize its full economic and democratic potential, the quest for women’s participation in leadership and decision making must be embraced, understood, appreciated and prioritized.

Honored to co-author this piece with Kenya's Foreign Minister Ambassador Amina Mohamed:

http://www.ipsnews.net/2017/03/for-societies-to-thrive-we-must-ensure-gender-equality/

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