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The importance of creating a sustainable economy for African women.

by Ishioma Imokhai-Bello March 13, 2023

by Ishioma Imokhai-Bello March 13, 2023

“If more women participated in the economy squarely as men, it would add up to $28 trillion, or 26%, to annual GDP by 2025 compared with a business-as-usual …

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