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AWIEF Founder & CEO, Irene Ochem and President, Qingdao Women Entrepreneurs Association, Zhang Xuming, signing Cooperation Agreement We’re proud to announce a new strategic cooperation agreement between AWIEF and China’s Qingdao
The data is clear: closing gender gaps in entrepreneurship boosts GDP and deepens economic resilience. But to achieve this means moving beyond one-off sponsorships, events and awards towards long-horizon, ecosystem-building
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced the establishment of its Advisory Board, a key step in guiding the organisation’s next phase of strategic growth and
Cape Town, South Africa – 31 October 2025 — The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) hosted a spectacular celebration of African women’s excellence at the 2025 AWIEF Awards, held on
We were honoured to have Hon. Christelle Vuanga, Member of Parliament from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, join the Opening Panel: “Accelerating Action for Gender Equality: Strengthening Commitment and