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Watch the impact stories on 'Evidence to support women's economic empowerment in Africa' in PEP's new digital annual report. Check out this story highlight and read more about the research: https://lnkd.in/gGpSGKUs Read the 2023 PEP Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/gvbhK6Th

Linda Ampah, a garment entrepreneur in Ghana, proves that investing in women boosts productivity and business success. Learn how her approach transforms lives and workplaces: https://ow.ly/cRhi50UEcKC ✨ Invest in women. It is worth it.

Underrepresentation of women in the workplace prevents companies from getting the unique perspectives and expertise of women in the battle against #climatechange.   How is the #Climate2Equal Initiative by IFC - International Finance Corporation and The Pakistan Business Council working to change this reality?

In the latest issue of #DigitalMoneyMovers, we shine a spotlight on 40 women leaders who are breaking barriers and driving change in Africa's finance sector. Their stories inspire us to foster inclusive innovation and empower future generations. Read or download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/dKzTSzAW #LevelOneProject #IncludeEveryone

"Through my business, I see the value of investing in women." This is Linda Ampah, CEO of a garment manufacturing company in Accra that employs around 400 people—over 90% of them women. With support from the Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Ghana programme, Linda improved productivity and working conditions at her factory. The result? Wins for both the workers and the business. Her journey is proof that investing in women isn't just the right thing to do—it's smart business. https://lnkd.in/d7gEri2A

On behalf of Women in Energy Pakistan, I spoke about our support for the IFC Climate2Equal initiative, sharing the importance of gender-inclusive climate action and strategies for implementation. #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #IFC #Partnership #Sustainability #PakistanBusiness

African excellence is not only to be celebrated, it also ought to be unearthed and highlighted. Women across the continent are starting businesses that thrive and go on to give scores of people livelihoods. In this article we take a look some of Africa’s biggest names in business.

As we acknowledge all women in South Africa today, it’s important for us as business specialists to shine a light on women in business. Breaking glass ceilings is a term that many strive towards, or to see achieved in the short-term. How is your business moving towards providing fair and equal opportunities for the women in your midst? Today is the ideal format to ask this question and start making steps ahead for change. Happy Women’s Day South Africa. #OIMInternational #WomensDay #SouthAfrica

Kearney initiated a long-term partnership with UN Women on a pro bono initiative to address the systematic barriers in women's employment in four countries within the #MENA region, focusing on three stages of employment: entering the workforce, remaining in/returning to the workforce, and progressing to senior and leadership roles. Learn more via the link below! Authors: Isabel Neiva, Alejandro Escobar Unda, and Yannis Zaccharie Bekhti

Diverse perspectives = innovative solutions, especially when it comes to how businesses combat #climatechange 🌏☀🌡 Check out this video where Maha Kamal, Co-Chair of Women in Energy Pakistan, shares insights on how companies can include women in business decision-making to drive progress towards #climateaction. #Climate2Equal IFC - International Finance Corporation