36 min
Episode 6: Gender-based investments in Africa: lessons, opportunities, and challenges with Efe (Braimah) Barber African Workplace Insights
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Join us for an engaging conversation on gender-based investments in Africa with Efe (Braimah) Barber, Head of Nigeria Advisory and Program Director of a Gender Lens Investing (GLI) Accelerator. Discover the lessons, opportunities, and challenges of investing with a gender lens in Africa.
Efe shares insights on how gender-focused investments align with broader business strategies, highlighting opportunities for impact and financial returns. She delves into the $42 billion financing gap for women-owned businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering actionable steps for financial institutions and governments to support their growth.
Exploring the impact of mindset on the gender equity gap, Efe discusses strategies to address unconscious biases hindering women's participation in career opportunities and decision-making. She emphasizes the role of business leaders in driving change.
As we wrap up, Efe shares advice for women aspiring to leadership roles in Africa, highlighting the importance of saying 'yes' to challenges and personal growth.
Don't miss this insightful episode on gender-based investments in Africa, filled with actionable strategies and inspiring advice from a leader in finance and gender equity.
Join us for an engaging conversation on gender-based investments in Africa with Efe (Braimah) Barber, Head of Nigeria Advisory and Program Director of a Gender Lens Investing (GLI) Accelerator. Discover the lessons, opportunities, and challenges of investing with a gender lens in Africa.
Efe shares insights on how gender-focused investments align with broader business strategies, highlighting opportunities for impact and financial returns. She delves into the $42 billion financing gap for women-owned businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering actionable steps for financial institutions and governments to support their growth.
Exploring the impact of mindset on the gender equity gap, Efe discusses strategies to address unconscious biases hindering women's participation in career opportunities and decision-making. She emphasizes the role of business leaders in driving change.
As we wrap up, Efe shares advice for women aspiring to leadership roles in Africa, highlighting the importance of saying 'yes' to challenges and personal growth.
Don't miss this insightful episode on gender-based investments in Africa, filled with actionable strategies and inspiring advice from a leader in finance and gender equity.
36 min