Future Forward: Countries Powering the Continent’s Growth
Africa Women CEOs Network
A community of women CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs from Africa
Welcome to Leading Africa Forward, our monthly newsletter featuring insightful conversations about corporate leadership and entrepreneurship in Africa, focusing on how to drive inclusive and sustainable growth on the continent. We will also showcase some trailblazing female leaders at the helm of impactful change on the continent and share updates on our activities.?
African Economic Renaissance: Taking Front Seat in 2024
The African Development Bank Group's latest (February 2024 edition) Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report forecasts that Africa will host eleven of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024. This report is proof that Africa no longer plays the world’s underdog.
The publication provides African policymakers, African and global investors, researchers, and other development partners with an up-to-date, evidence-based assessment of Africa’s recent macroeconomic performance and short-to-medium-term outlook amid dynamic global economic developments.?
The continent's overall real GDP growth is projected to average 3.8% in 2024 and 4.2% in 2025, surpassing global averages. Key countries like Niger, Senegal, and Rwanda are expected to lead with robust growth rates. Despite global and regional challenges, 15 African nations have achieved output expansions of over 5%. The report emphasizes the importance of larger financing pools and policy interventions for sustained growth.
It also underscored the continent's resilience, driven by economic diversification, strategic investments, and rising consumption. Recommendations include fostering economic integration, climate-proofing agriculture, and pursuing long-term financing for sustainable development. To enable faster and more sustainable growth, it will require addressing inflation through monetary policy, fiscal consolidation, and stable exchange rates. Read more here.
OUR NEWS
2024 Economic Outlook Event
Alongside expert facilitators, AWCN hosted an enlightening session, “Looking Forward: Africa’s Economic Outlook”. Adaku Ijara and Omolola Adeniyi from Emerging Africa Group shared insights into economic trends, challenges, and investment opportunities in Africa, along with tips for women leaders.
Oluwole Ojewale, Ph.D , Africa Geopolitical expert, shed light on the implications of the current geopolitical climate on the continent's economies.
Visit https://bit.ly/AWCNLinkedInpage for important highlights from the session.
Unleash Your Potential Masterclass
This liberating introductory masterclass with expert facilitators Dr Anino Emuwa and Amara Emuwa, PhD,SHRM-SCP, ACC included an exposition of?the common limiting excuses and how to overcome them to maximize performance.?
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
In alignment with the UN Women’s theme for International Women’s Day this year “Invest in women: Accelerate progress” Join us ahead of the day for a virtual session “Opportunities for Women-led Businesses” today, March 1st, 5pm WAT
We will have as guest speaker?Weyinmi (Wey) Eribo New Director General of the Women Chamber of Commerce, Mines, and Industry. The session will include how Wccima can support Nigerian women-led businesses. Register here!: https://bit.ly/49CCuQJ
This month, in partnership with the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI), we will co-host the inaugural Women in Business Luncheon to be held annually on the occasion of International Women's Day. The annual networking event will celebrate the strides made by women business leaders and advocate for greater inclusion.
What is AWCN?
We are a community of women leading businesses. This peer network helps women combat the “lonely-at-the-top" syndrome by supporting their professional growth through the provision of bespoke leadership development and access to business opportunities. Click here to join us To participate in our events, subscribe to our newsletter and follow Africa Women CEOs Network on LinkedIn.