People & Profit - Fighting for their fair share: How to boost economic empowerment for African women

People & Profit - Fighting for their fair share: How to boost economic empowerment for African women

Gender equality remains a challenge across the globe and particularly in Africa. Despite progress, women continue to face persistent barriers on the continent: limited access to education, inequalities in healthcare, difficulties in obtaining financing and underrepresentation in decision-making positions. To help change that, former French Minister Élisabeth Moreno co-founded ADWIN alongside George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga and Prescillia Av…

Women-Led Enterprises In Côte d’Ivoire’s Cocoa Sector | THE TIMES OF AFRICA

Women-led enterprises in Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa sector are gaining momentum, fueled by initiatives that empower women and promote gender equality. Here are a few notable examples: 1.Cocoa Fruit Lab: Empowering Women in Cocoa The Cocoa Fruit Lab is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to revolutionize the cocoa industry in Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer. Many cocoa farmers in the country struggle to earn a living income, with w…