“Inside one of the many busy open markets in Kampala, rows of hanged trousers and dresses swing in midair, casting a shadow over the colorful stacks of unsorted clothes sitting on rickety wooden stalls. Amidst the hustle and bustle, bargain-hunting shoppers rummage through the large piles of printed t-shirts, short-sleeved blouses and retro jackets in …
Women in Economic Decision-making How can gender gaps be closed at the highest levels of economic decision-making? Dimensions to be addressed: – Increasing female graduates in relevant fields – Overcoming mid-career development hurdles – Exploring potential of regulatory intervention • Drew Gilpin Faust, President, Harvard University, USA • Kevin Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Heidrick & …
De-risking Africa How are Africa’s leaders mitigating investment risk in Africa’s economies? This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa. • Louise Arbour, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Crisis Group (ICG), Belgium • Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President of Nigeria • Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, Bharti Enterprises, India • …
Governance Best Practices How are African leaders driving positive change and creating enabling environments for growth? Dimensions to be addressed: – Sharing best practices – Tackling barriers to change – Prioritizing reforms Joaquim Chissano, President of Mozambique (1986-2005) Mo Ibrahim, Chairman, Mo Ibrahim Foundation, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa Akere …
Made in Africa How can Africa tap into local innovation to launch globally recognized brands? Dimensions to be addressed: – Facilitating access to regional and global markets – Removing supply chain barriers – Achieving quality standards Xavier-Luc Duval, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Mauritius Tabitha M. Karanja, Chief Executive Officer, …
How ironic. When I began my foray into the fashion industry, I began through modeling. Next, I spent my time through college working for several retail stores one of which was Wet Seal. I liked Wet Seal. At the time, Wet Seal was a great and fun store to work for and the practices that …
