WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT CRUCIAL IN AFRICA’S RISING GLOBAL INFLUENCE
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GREATRIBUNTVNEWS–Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, emphasized the importance of improving the conditions and status of African women and girls in order to take their rightful place in the world’s shifting geopolitics.
Speaking at the 12th anniversary Lecture of Realnews Magazine, Eyong noted that the global economy stands to gain trillions if women participate equally in the economy and receive equal pay.
“Global efforts to decarbonize economies are likely to create demand for 3 million tons of minerals and metals needed to deploy solar,wind,and geothermal energy by 2050. Many of these minerals are found in abundance across Africa. As the world adapts, we anticipate structural changes perpetuated by the growing positive impacts of these transitions in the world and the African continent “she added
Key Factors in Empowering Women
– _Equal Participation_: Women’s participation in the economy, decision-making positions, and peace processes is crucial for reducing poverty and its consequences in Africa.
– _Access to Services_: Increasing women’s access to health, education, and agricultural technologies, resources, and markets is vital for their empowerment.
– _Leadership Roles_: Women must be encouraged to take on leadership roles in governance systems and peace processes to ensure their interests are represented.
Africa’s Growing Global Significance
Africa’s population is projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, constituting a quarter of the world’s population. The continent’s favorable demographics, strategic resources, and attractive growth prospects will give its leaders leverage in modern affairs
