WOMEN IN INFRASTRUCTURE WOMEN IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

(WIDA)(WIDA)

President: Mrs Madelein Mkunu July 2013

AFRICAN WOMEN: AN OLD AFRICAN WOMEN: AN OLD PERSPECTIVEPERSPECTIVE

When you think about African Women….

What comes to mind?

AFRICAN WOMEN: THE SHIFT AFRICAN WOMEN: THE SHIFT

Another reality? Another perspective?

LEADING WOMEN OF AFRICA (LWA)LEADING WOMEN OF AFRICA (LWA)

Who are we? An established, trusted & respected network Aggressive about Women’s Leadership and Economic

Empowerment through access to Trade and investment opportunities

Comprising of 15000 in Africa of which 95% Women of Africa 70% Women SMME 60% Women in Infrastructure Development

99% of the delegation at this conference are in Infrastructure Development

LEADING WOMEN OF AFRICA (LWA) LEADING WOMEN OF AFRICA (LWA) What mechanism have we created?

Structured program development and implementation which include: Integrated Africa Desk which focuses on:

Research, dissemination of information, Training and Structured Women only - Regional and International Trade

MissionsAim of these trade Missions:• Create Linkages between Women in business• Promote Inter-African Trade• Access to opportunities – e.g: an SA group f Women being

awarded a 20000 houses project• Connect with Investors, Funders, Technical partners (e.g G20-

Africa Conference)

WOMEN IN INFRASTRUCTURE WOMEN IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (WIDA)DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (WIDA)

Mission To ensure that women emerge as successful leaders within the

infrastructure development sector

Objectives Ensure women’s integration and participation PIDA Create support mechanisms to increase the number of women-

owned Companies in infrastructure development Advocate, at policy and other levels, the participation of women

in the infrastructure sector in Africa Promote infrastructure and other technical skills development,

advancement and transfer

WOMEN IN INFRASTRUCTURE WOMEN IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (WIDA)DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (WIDA)

Core Activities At Policy Level

Women inclusion in Infrastructure Projects A Minimum of 30% affirmative action

At Operational Level Creation of a Women In Infrastructure & Skills Fund

At Partnership Level Establish relevant women in infrastructure network platforms Facilitate access to opportunities

WOMEN IN INFRASTRUCTURE WOMEN IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (WIDA)DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (WIDA)

Why Now? Infrastructure Development a Top Africa Agenda Infrastructure a multi-billion dollar industry Infrastructure a “mine” for

Sustainable economic opportunities Equitable distribution of wealth and hence

sustainable social & environmental opportunities

WHERE TO FROM HERE?WHERE TO FROM HERE?

What we are NOT looking for

WHERE TO FROM HERE?WHERE TO FROM HERE?

What we ARE looking for?

WE WANT A

WIN-WIN PARTNERSHIP

IN PRACTICAL TERMSIN PRACTICAL TERMSHOW CAN YOU PARTNER WITH US? TODAY!Make our Travelling worth the effort by:1.Partnering with women in existing projects: 20000 houses and more, Waste to Energy Project, Mining Projects, Agriculture Project…2.Connecting with potential funders for Women Infrastructure and Skills Fund3.Partnering with LWA for Research, information, Communication, Access, Support… - reaching as many women as possible.

WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU OUTSIDE!OUTSIDE!

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