Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026 – Her Excellency Ambassador Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq, First Lady of Kwara State, Founder of the Ajike People Support Centre, and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum (NGSF), has been honoured with the Global Power Impact & Legacy Award at the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026 in recognition of her exceptional contributions to women’s empowerment, inclusive governance, public service and sustainable community development. The two-day Global Power Women Forum was convened by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD) in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, and hosted by Dr. Ibifuro Ken-Giami, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CELD and Publisher of Amazons Watch Magazine. Held under the theme, “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade & the Future of Economic Governance,” the Forum brought together influential women leaders, policymakers, diplomats, academics, business executives and development partners from across the globe…
Rachel Blackburn Delivers Powerful Insights on Building for Global Markets at Global Power Women Forum Cambridge 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026—Export readiness, strategic partnerships and sustainable commercial growth took centre stage at the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026 as Rachel Blackburn MBE, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of US2U Consulting Ltd, delivered an insightful presentation on “Building for Global Markets: Export Readiness, International Partnerships and Long-Term Commercial Sustainability.” Drawing on decades of international business development experience, she outlined practical strategies to help organisations build resilient businesses capable of succeeding in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The two-day Forum was convened by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD) in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, and hosted by Dr. Mrs. Ibifuro Ken-Giami, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CELD and Publisher of Amazons Watch Magazine. Held under the theme, “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade & the Future of Economic Governance,” the Forum brought together influential women leaders, policymakers, diplomats, academics,…
Nanna Sylla-Coulibaly Champions Investment-Ready Women-Led Businesses at GPWF Cambridge 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026 – Creating a structured pathway that transforms women-led enterprises into investment-ready businesses was the central message delivered by Mrs. Nanna Sylla-Coulibaly, Vice President of the Women’s Investment Club (WIC) Côte d’Ivoire, during the National Showcase at the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026. Presenting Côte d’Ivoire’s strategy for attracting global capital, she demonstrated how stronger institutional coordination can unlock sustainable financing and accelerate women’s economic participation. The two-day Forum was convened by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD) in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge and hosted by Dr. Mrs. Ibifuro Ken-Giami, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CELD and Publisher of Amazons Watch Magazine. Held under the theme, “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade & the Future of Economic Governance,” the Forum assembled global leaders, policymakers, diplomats, investors, academics and development practitioners committed to advancing women’s leadership and inclusive…
Zeinabou Sidibé Calls for Smarter Trade Finance to Unlock Women-Led Enterprises at GPWF Cambridge 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026 – Closing the financing gap for women-led enterprises took centre stage at the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026 as Zeinabou Sidibé, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Afrisends, presented a practical roadmap for transforming informal trade into bankable, investment-ready businesses across West Africa. Speaking during the Forum’s National Showcase, she demonstrated how innovative trade-finance solutions can accelerate the growth of women entrepreneurs while strengthening regional economic integration. The two-day Forum was convened by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD) in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge and hosted by Dr. Mrs. Ibifuro Ken-Giami, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CELD and Publisher of Amazons Watch Magazine. Held under the theme, “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade & the Future of Economic Governance,” the Forum brought together global leaders, policymakers, diplomats, business executives, academics and development partners to advance practical…
Dr. Renuka Thakore Calls for a New Era of Consequence Capital at GPWF Cambridge 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026 – At the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026, Dr. Renuka Thakore, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Sustainable Futures Network CIC, delivered a thought-provoking presentation on “Consequence Capital: Climate Finance, Human Capital Protection and the New Architecture of Long-Term Sustainable Investment,” calling for a fundamental shift towards investment models that prioritise climate resilience, human capital protection and long-term sustainable value creation. Convened by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD) in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, the two-day Forum was hosted by Dr. Mrs. Ibifuro Ken-Giami, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CELD and Publisher of Amazons Watch Magazine. Held under the theme, “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade & the Future of Economic Governance,” the Forum convened influential women leaders, policymakers, diplomats, business executives, academics and development partners to examine innovative pathways for building inclusive and…
Global Power Women Forum 2026 Concludes at Cambridge with a Bold Call to Build Women-Powered Economies
The Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) 2026 concluded successfully at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, bringing together an exceptional gathering of global leaders, policymakers, diplomats, investors, academics, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, and changemakers committed to shaping a more inclusive and prosperous future. Convened by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD) in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, this year’s Forum was held under the theme: “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade & the Future of Economic Governance.” More than a conference, GPWF 2026 served as a strategic platform for high-level dialogue, partnership-building, and action-oriented engagement focused on the role of women in designing, financing, governing, and sustaining the economies of the future. The Forum welcomed an impressive delegation of global leaders and influencers, including Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, represented by an official delegation; Her Excellency Diana Nausėdienė, First Lady of Lithuania; Her Excellency Ambassador Prof.…
The Rise of Women-Powered Economies: GPWF Cambridge 2026 Positions Women Leaders at the Centre of Capital, Trade and Economic Governance
At a time when global economies are navigating profound shifts in capital flows, trade systems, institutional governance, and economic resilience, the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026 will convene an exceptional gathering of world leaders, policymakers, investors, academics, and enterprise leaders to examine the growing role of women in shaping the future of economic governance. Held in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, GPWF Cambridge 2026 is built around the theme, “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade and the Future of Economic Governance.” More than a women’s conference, the Forum is designed as a global power platform where influence converts to investment, leadership shapes economies, and strategic partnerships create pathways for sustainable development and shared prosperity. As nations face increasing pressure to stabilise capital flows, reform trade systems, strengthen institutional governance, and deliver measurable socio-economic outcomes, women leaders are playing increasingly influential roles in shaping fiscal policy, industrial strategy,…
