Opening statement for the ministerial segment of the 9th African Regional Conference on Women (Beijing + 20) : remarks by Ms. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, special envoy on Gender, African Development Bank
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This opening remarks delivered by Ms. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, special Envoy on gender, African Development Bank at the Ministerial Segment of 9th African Regional Conference on Women (Beijing+20). Ms. Fraser-Moleketi, on her remarks highlighted that, Africa is rallying behind the Ebola cause, standing by the women, and men, who are at the face of it. The Bank, along with the women of the Mano River Union, are engaging with the social and economic impact of Ebola on women. This forms part of the “fight back” and “rebuilding” of their livelihoods. Now, a challenge to the Ministers of Gender and Women’s Affairs. You are influential and must be strategic in targeting key drivers of growth, which include infrastructure among others. Ministers, you need to re-position yourselves to serve as catalysts for change. For example, how can women be involved in construction, and investments into the large projects (energy, water, ICTs, etc). Women must be seen as business owners and ensure job creation.
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“United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa; African Development Bank; African Development Bank; United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa (2014-11). Opening statement for the ministerial segment of the 9th African Regional Conference on Women (Beijing + 20) : remarks by Ms. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, special envoy on Gender, African Development Bank. Addis Ababa:. © UN. ECA,. https://hdl.handle.net/10855/35804”Collections
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