The Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD), UK, successfully convened a high-level Global Policy Think Tank Roundtable on 30 March 2026, bringing together an influential network of senior government leaders, investment promotion executives, development finance experts, and global policymakers. The closed-door virtual dialogue focused on advancing women-led investment ecosystems and unlocking scalable economic opportunities across emerging and global markets. The event was curated and hosted by Dr. Ibifuro Ken-Giami, Executive Director of CELD, UK, a global convener driving strategic platforms that connect leadership, policy, and investment to deliver measurable impact. The roundtable was moderated by Amanda Ushedo, Founder of Western Square Capital. Distinguished speakers included Her Excellency Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia who was represented by Ambassador Darja Bavdaž Kuret, Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security, Republic of Slovenia; Her Excellency Tamara Vučić, First Lady of the Republic of Serbia, who was represented by Mr. Goran Marković, Advisor to…

NEW YORK, USA — In a world rapidly redefining power and progress, the Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2025 emerges as the flagship platform where vision, leadership, and legacy converge to shape the future. On 25 September 2025, New York City will host the most anticipated global gathering of female leaders under the theme: “The Power Shift: Women Reimagining Leadership, Legacy, and Global Prosperity.” A key highlight of this high-profile gathering will be the Global Induction Ceremony, where a distinguished cohort of women leaders will be formally welcomed into the Global Power Women Network (GPWN) — an esteemed, multi-tiered platform dedicated to mobilizing capital, shaping policy, and forging strategic cross-sector alliances that accelerate women’s leadership on a global scale. GPWN has as its Global Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, the Immediate Past Chair, U.S. Export Import (EXIM) Bank, appointed by President Jo Biden to lead the $135 billion US Government Trade…

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the Global Power Women Awards – London, Her Excellency Ms. Macenje Mazoka, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the United Kingdom, delivered an inspiring goodwill address centered on the African philosophy of Ubuntu—“I am because we are,” a term originating from the Nguni Bantu languages of Southern Africa, as a guiding principle for transformational leadership and women’s empowerment. “Ubuntu lies at the heart of Nandek culture and resonates deeply with the aspirations of women leaders worldwide,” she began. “It teaches us that leadership is not about personal gain, but about fostering collective progress, compassion, and shared humanity.” Speaking to a room filled with global dignitaries and changemakers, H.E. Mazoka emphasized that Zambia’s leadership approach, rooted in Ubuntu, prioritizes values such as care, peaceful coexistence, support, and mutual respect, particularly crucial in advancing gender equity and women’s leadership. She celebrated Zambia’s recent milestones…