Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026 – A powerful call for women-centred governance, democratic renewal and inclusive economic transformation resonated throughout the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026 as a recorded keynote address by Her Excellency Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, was presented to delegates. Following the address, the Global Power Impact & Legacy Award was received on her behalf by the Deputy High Commissioner and Senior Representative of the Sri Lanka High Commission, who conveyed the Prime Minister’s appreciation to the organisers for recognising Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts to advance inclusive governance, institutional reforms and people-centred economic development. 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…

Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026 – Championing gender equality as the foundation of sustainable economic development, Hon. Dr. Emma Kantema (MP), Namibia’s Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, delivered a compelling address and was honoured with the prestigious Global Power Impact & Legacy Award at the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026. Her presentation, “Positioning Namibia’s Women-Powered Economy: Gender Equality, Human Capital and Investment Pathways Across Strategic Growth Sectors,” showcased Namibia’s bold policy reforms, investment opportunities and commitment to advancing women as drivers of national transformation. 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. 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,”…

Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026 – Her Excellency Diana Nausėdienė, First Lady of the Republic of Lithuania, has been honoured with the Global Power Impact & Legacy Award at the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026 in recognition of her outstanding leadership, commitment to human capital development, responsible innovation and Lithuania’s remarkable progress in building a resilient, knowledge-driven economy. 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 to advance dialogue, strengthen partnerships and promote innovative approaches to…

Cambridge, United Kingdom | 9 June 2026 – With a powerful call for women to move from participation to leadership, Baroness Sandy Verma, Member of the United Kingdom House of Lords, urged women to help define the future of artificial intelligence, investment, and global economic governance at the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026. 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 to advance dialogue, strengthen partnerships and promote innovative approaches to inclusive economic growth. The Forum commenced on…

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…

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…

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…