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…
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…
Angela List Rises to First Vice President of Ghana Chamber of Mines
By Blossom Ukoha “I will not shirk that responsibility under any circumstances.” Those were the words of Angela List following her election as First Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, as she acknowledged the increased responsibility that comes with helping to maximise the benefits derived from Ghana’s mineral resources. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nguvu Mining Limited was elected to the influential position during the Chamber’s recent Annual General Meeting in Accra, marking a significant step up from her previous role as Second Vice President. The Ghana Chamber of Mines, established in 1928, is the country’s leading minerals industry association, representing companies involved in mineral exploration, production, and processing. As First Vice President, List now occupies one of the highest leadership positions within the organisation, where she will help shape industry policy, promote best practices, and advocate for the sustainable development of Ghana’s mining sector. With…
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.…
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026: Must Women Be at the Heart of Restoring Our Planet?
Must women be at the heart of restoring our planet? The evidence suggests that the answer is not only yes, but that achieving meaningful environmental restoration may be impossible without them. As the world marks the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on June 17, attention turns once again to one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, the observance promotes global action against land degradation, desertification, and drought through the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). In 2026, Kenya hosts the global observance, becoming the first African nation in nearly a decade to do so. The theme, “Rangelands: Recognise. Respect. Restore.”, highlights the importance of grasslands, savannas, and drylands that cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface, support approximately 2 billion people, and provide nearly 70% of global livestock feed. Yet according to the…
