AfDB’s Index to Enhance Micro-Lending among African Women
Beyond the overarching pursuit of gender equality, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has started the active monitoring of disbursed loan to women on the continent through its newly introduced initiative, the Women Financing Index (WFI). According to the President of the bank, Akinwunmi Adesina, the index is to take note of African countries that accord women a priority in loan disbursement. Nations that perform well according to data obtained would benefit more from financing from AfDB. “WFI, which is currently under development, will rate banks and financial institutions who apply for loans from the African Development Bank, against the amounts they have lent or are lending to women,” Adesina said on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The bank’s chief further explained that institutions will be rated by their development impact which is based on the rate and volume at which they lend to women. “Top institutions will be rewarded with preferential…
Mainstreaming Gender Inclusion In Nigeria’s Polity
By Miracle Nwankwo The participation of women in the political life of a country is very pivotal to its development. In light of this,…
U.S. State of Georgia Fetes Zambian Public Servant with Honorary Citizenship
Press Release: 28th September, 2019 A Zambian public servant was recently made Honorary Citizen of the State of Georgia, USA – the highest form…
The Safe Delivery App: Providing Safer Birth for Mothers and New-borns Everywhere
Many women have lost their lives as a result of childbirth complications which are often as a result of lack of timely care during…
On the Marble
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to…
Bridging the Gap of Status-based Discrimination
Philanthropy in recent times can be seen in the light of a conscious act and an interventionist tool to fight discrimination of all forms.…
The Health Benefits of The Basil Leaf
Today, we live in a time when manufactured medicines and prescriptions prevail, but do they have to be the only approach to healing? Even…
Ivanka Trump in Africa to Promote Women At Work Program
Leaving behind the White House battles over border walls and tax returns, Ivanka Trump is visiting Ethiopia and Ivory Coast in pursuit of a…
Creating Safe Markets to Enhance Women’s Productivity
Most women in Zimbabwe are earning a living through trade which is conducted in places that do not have adequate safety and hygiene.Women entrepreneurs…
Women’s Hockey: All Eyes on India’s Lalremsiami
Sport is one of the most powerful platforms for promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls and Asian women are poised to make…
Destined for STEM Greatness
By Miracle Nwankwo Stories have been told about people who died in regrets knowing they never pursued their dreams and passion in life. This…
On the Marble
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. Alice Walker
