Women's Economic Imperative

Women’s Economic Empowerment:
Edinburgh One Year On

Greetings and welcome to this virtual event – Women’s Economic Empowerment: Edinburgh One Year On!

We hope that you and yours are safe, healthy and thriving during these challenging times.

Since the November 2019 International Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment, the world has experienced a profound series of social, economic, environmental and political shocks largely precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This crisis has affected every individual in every corner of the planet. Unfortunately women and girls bear a disproportionate share of the risks and costs of this pandemic. This virtual event which is designed to build on the incredible energy and commitment of the participants WEI invited to the 2019 Conference and to extended global members of the WEI network. Therefore we invite you to engage, share, debate and act on the critical issues impacting women and girls and to reflect of what we have achieved over the past year, while recognizing the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We encourage you to participate in the roundtable discussions, network, and enjoy this global WEI community interaction.


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Greetings and welcome to this virtual event – Women’s Economic Empowerment: Edinburgh One Year On!

We hope that you and yours are safe, healthy and thriving during these challenging times.

Since the November 2019 International Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment, the world has experienced a profound series of social, economic, environmental and political shocks largely precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This crisis has affected every individual in every corner of the planet. Unfortunately women and girls bear a disproportionate share of the risks and costs of this pandemic. This virtual event which is designed to build on the incredible energy and commitment of the participants WEI invited to the 2019 Conference and to extended global members of the WEI network. Therefore we invite you to engage, share, debate and act on the critical issues impacting women and girls and to reflect of what we have achieved over the past year, while recognizing the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We encourage you to participate in the roundtable discussions, network, and enjoy this global WEI community interaction.


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Updates from Attendees of the 2019

International Conference


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AGENDA

DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 1

Monday, 30 November 2020

09:00: Welcome & Event overview – (Conference Room 1)

09:15: Opening panel discussion – (Conference Room 1)

Round Tables

10:00: Women’s Entrepreneurship – (Conference Room 2)

11:00: Health of Women as an Economic Value – (Conference Room 1)

13:00: Youth: Strengthening Voice & Agency – (Conference Room 2)

DAY 2

Tuesday, 01 December 2020

Round Tables

10:00: Women & Girls Access to Digital – (Conference Room 1)

11:00: Gender-Smart Entrepreneurship Education & Training – GEET+ – (Conference Room 2)

12:00: Communities as Engines of Inclusive Growth – (Conference Room 1)

14:00: Closing Session – (Conference Room 2)

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Victor Gadabor – Website Manager

Victor Gadabor is an accomplished website developer and manager, graphic designer, and digital and brand communications expert. He has proven, professional experience over the past 10 years. He has worked on and led significant projects for leading organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa. Selective examples of the extensive range of his projects and clientele include: Wateraid Ghana social media branding project; EMY Africa website design and management; Huawei Ghana campaign design; UE Beverages visual identity design; Ghana Business Awards; Ghana CEO Awards; Ghana Shippers Awards; and The Education Collaborative at Ashesi.

Victor is a vibrant individual who values learning and thinks it is each person’s job to reach their potential. Victor is married with two lovely children and also plays the bass guitar.

Janiece Welcome Bio

Janiece Welcome has worked for several years in the fields of management, administration and education. She has developed her management and administration experience in a number of different large corporations, including Starbucks Coffee Company. In addition, she has worked with AmeriCorps Project Change and the Montgomery County Public Schools. 

Her commitment to incorporating diversity into her project management work contributed to her successful completion of projects and increased the impact of her efforts in effecting progressive change within her community.

Janiece is a leader, whose outstanding customer service and drive shines through her work. She has extensive operational and technical skills.

Janiece attended Arizona State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. She has completed a training program at the Project Management Institute and is currently pursuing her certification in Project Management.