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SUMMARY:The Covid-19 Vaccine In Africa. What Should Inform Your Decision On Whether Or Not To Accept The Vaccine
DESCRIPTION:The Covid-19 Vaccine In Africa. What Should Inform Your Decision On Whether Or Not To Accept The Vaccine\nTime: 11th March 2021 at 3 PM (Cameroon Time)\nVenue: Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook \nBackground \nSince the outbreak of the novel coronavirus\, Africa has suffered from devastating effects as a result of the pandemic as so many lives have been lost and still counting. As reported by the Africa CDC\, Africa has had over 3.4 million cases and a little over 85 thousand deaths as of January 24th\, 2021. The continent like other continents around the globe has been making efforts to respond to the pandemic. Nevertheless\, the number of cases is seen to increase with most countries now experiencing a second wave. Experts had feared COVID-19 spreading rapidly in Africa\, because of weak healthcare systems in many of the countries that make up the continent\, lack of funding\, insufficient training of healthcare workers\, inefficient data transmission\, limiting testing\, amongst other things. This fear which was is now becoming a reality with many African countries now experiencing many more cases and deaths with the coming on the second wave of the disease. It is now believed by health experts that the COVID-19 vaccine is the main solution to curbing the further spread of the pandemic and minimizing severe disease.\nToday\, vaccines are available\, with the Pfizer vaccine approved by WHO\, and others such as the Moderna are used in other Western countries. However\, they seem to be a lot of fear within communities with respect to receiving the COVID 19 vaccine\, especially in Africa. This event\, therefore\, aims to provide up to date information on the COVID-19 vaccine through a panel discussion with health experts. \nThe Goal and Purpose of this event \nTo provide up to date information on the COVID-19 vaccine (efficacy\, safety/side effects\, approved vaccines\, persons qualified to receive the vaccine etc).\nCounter act the myths that are circulating with respect to the COVID 19 vaccine.\nTo propose context-based actions that could ensure the effective rollout and uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in Africa. \nMain themes to be discussed during the event \nUp to date information about the COVID 19 vaccine\nPublic perceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine\nContext based actions that could ensure effective rollout of the COVID 19 vaccine in Africa \nExpected Results \nThe audience will have a clear understanding about;   \nRecent information on the COVID 19 vaccine\nMyths circulating about the COVID 19 vaccine and;\nContext based actions to ensure effective rollout of the COVID 19 vaccine in Africa \nProposed Time/Venue \nTime: 11th March 2021 at 3 PM Cameroon Time\nVenue: Event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live on Facebook \n7. Participants\nThis event will bring together public policy experts\, policy makers at the national\, continental and international levels\, leaders of civil society organizations\, leaders of NGOs and international organizations. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-covid-19-vaccine-in-africa-what-should-inform-your-decision-on-whether-or-not-to-accept-the-vaccine/
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SUMMARY:Women’s Economic Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Where are we in 2021?
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 18 \, 2021 at 9:00am – 10:00am EST (2:00pm – 3:00pm GMT)Venue: Online (ZOOM) (Register Here) Overview\nWomen’s economic empowerment is widely recognized by governments\, international development institutions\, and businesses as essential for human progress\, economic development\, and business success. This is why gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are critical priorities in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda five (1). In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)\, women face deeply rooted obstacles to achieving their potential at work and other parts of life. Not only does persistent gender inequality affect women\, but it also impedes economic and social progress in the region. The African Development Bank has stated that “eliminating gender inequality and empowering women could raise the productive potential of one billion Africans\, delivering a huge boost to the continent’s development potential.”\nIn SSA\, women are already very active participants in the economy. According to the African Development Bank’s inaugural African Gender Equity Index Report\, women “are more active as economic agents in Africa than anywhere else in the world.” The report notes that women perform most agricultural activities\, own a third of all firms\, and comprise 70 percent of employees in some countries. Women are present in every part of SSA value chains—as producers and business owners\, executives and employees\, distributors\, and consumers. Despite these contributions\, women face significant economic challenges in SSA. While most African women work\, they still face financial exclusion\, as their jobs are underpaid\, undervalued\, and mostly in the informal sector.\nAccelerating progress on women’s economic empowerment in this decade and many decades to come will not be easy. The challenges are complex and tackling them will require significant commitment and investment by all sectors of society. It is on this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing this discussion to:\nEngage stakeholders from the public and private sector\, including policymakers\, public authorities\, economic experts\, civil societies organisations\, social entrepreneurs\, to participate in public dialogue on Women Economic Empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa.\nDiscuss the main barriers holding back women in SSA from achieving their full economic potential.\nIdentify practical actions institutions can take to advance women’s economic empowerment.\nEvaluate sectors with the greatest prospects for women\, and stakeholders who are well positioned to implement or advocate for solutions.\n Date and Venue\nMarch 18\, 2021 at 9am EST (2pm GMT). The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live\n Panelists /Speakers\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-127{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-127 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-82{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}Ayisha Osori\, Executive Director\,\nOpen Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-128{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-128 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Prudence Tamonkeng Fonkwe\, Sub-Director for Advancement of Female\nEntrepreneurship\, Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family\, Cameroon\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-129{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-129 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr Fuein Vera Kum\, Research Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-130{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-130 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}Dr. Denis Foretia\nCo-Chair of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and Executive Chairman of the Nkafu Policy Institute (MODERATOR)\n.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-131{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-131 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-83{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}\n Participants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policymakers at the national\, continental\, and international levels\, and civil society organizations’ leaders. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A.\n.fusion-button.button-48 {border-radius:0px;}REGISTER HERE.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;margin-top : 10px;margin-bottom : 10px;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-132{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-132 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-84{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/womens-economic-empowerment-in-sub-saharan-africa-where-are-we-in-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Women’s Economic Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Where are we in 2021?
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Economic Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Where are we in 2021?\nA panel discussion\nDate: March 18\, 2021 – Venue: Online (Zoom)\nTime: 9:00am – 10:00am EST (2:00pm – 3:00pm GMT) (3:00pm – 4:00pm WAT) \nOverview\nWomen’s economic empowerment is widely recognized by governments\, international development institutions\, and businesses as essential for human progress\, economic development\, and business success. This is why gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are critical priorities in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda five (1). In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)\, women face deeply rooted obstacles to achieving their potential at work and other parts of life. Not only does persistent gender inequality affect women\, but it also impedes economic and social progress in the region. The African Development Bank has stated that “eliminating gender inequality and empowering women could raise the productive potential of one billion Africans\, delivering a huge boost to the continent’s development potential.”\nIn SSA\, women are already very active participants in the economy. According to the African Development Bank’s inaugural African Gender Equity Index Report\, women “are more active as economic agents in Africa than anywhere else in the world.” The report notes that women perform most agricultural activities\, own a third of all firms\, and comprise 70 percent of employees in some countries. Women are present in every part of SSA value chains—as producers and business owners\, executives and employees\, distributors\, and consumers. Despite these contributions\, women face significant economic challenges in SSA. While most African women work\, they still face financial exclusion\, as their jobs are underpaid\, undervalued\, and mostly in the informal sector.\nAccelerating progress on women’s economic empowerment in this decade and many decades to come will not be easy. The challenges are complex and tackling them will require significant commitment and investment by all sectors of society. It is on this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing this discussion to: \nEngage stakeholders from the public and private sector\, including policymakers\, public authorities\, economic experts\, civil societies organizations\, social entrepreneurs\, to participate in public dialogue on Women Economic Empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa.\nDiscuss the main barriers holding back women in SSA from achieving their full economic potential.\nIdentify practical actions institutions can take to advance women’s economic empowerment.\nEvaluate sectors with the greatest prospects for women\, and stakeholders who are well-positioned to implement or advocate for solutions. \nPanelists/Speakers\nAyisha Osori\nExecutive Director\, Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)\n Prudence Fonkwe\nSub-Director for Advancement of Female Entrepreneurship\, Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family\, Cameroon\nDr Fuein Vera Kum\nResearch Fellow at the Nkafu Policy Institute\nDr. Denis Foretia – (Moderator)\nCo-Chair of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation and Executive Chairman of the Nkafu Policy Institute\nDate and Venue\nMarch 18\, 2021 at 9:00am EST (2:00pm GMT)/(3:00pm WAT). The event will be held on ZOOM and streamed live.\nParticipants\nThe event will bring together public policy experts\, policymakers at the national\, continental\, and international levels\, and civil society organizations’ leaders. It will be open to the general public with a session for Q&A\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/womens-economic-empowerment-in-sub-saharan-africa-where-are-we-in-2021-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Foretia Team":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation.org
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