Hafsat Abiola: Invest In Women To Accelerate Progress

The president of Women in Africa (WIA) Initiative, Hafsat Abiola, shares her experiences for International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” This interview with Hafsat Abiola is produced by Senior Fellow Linda Robinson and Research Associate Noël James. What have you personally learned about how leadership is developed during your career and the work of WIA? I […]

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Reaffirms Commitment To African Countries To Help Accelerate Progress

In Health, Agriculture, Gender Equality And Other Critical Areas Speaking with University of Nairobi students, Bill Gates praises drive and optimism of young people in Kenya and across the continent Today, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s long-term commitment to Africa and to working directly with countries to […]

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