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gender parity initiative
Gender Parity poses a global economic challenge, with potential for adding $28 trillion to the global economy if women participated equally.
However, existing barriers have hindered this progress. In Africa, despite women constituting over 50% of the population, they only contributed 33% to the GDP in 2018. Failure to achieve gender parity could result in a loss of $316 billion to the African economy by 2025.
To unlock Africa's full potential, women must be included. This podcast series by GAIA AFRICA focuses on the 5 priority areas identified in the McKinsey 2019 Power of Parity report for Nigeria to achieve gender parity.
Join us to gain insights, data, opinions, and drive engagement for lasting impact. Sponsored By Pinnacle Oil & Gas Ltd.
episode 1
In this episode, Mayowa Kuyoro (Partner, McKinsey), Kofo Ati-John (HR Specialist), Olatowun Candide-Johnson (CEO and Founder, GAIA AFRICA) and host Adesuwa Onyenokwe discuss the need to invest in human capital as a business.
Episode 2
Join Eloho Omame, the brilliant Co-Founder of First Check, and the incredible Tola Odeyemi, a Public Policy Specialist as they discuss the urgent need for Nigeria to empower women through economic opportunities
episode 3
In this episode, Adedoyin Odunfa (MD/CEO, Digital Jewels), Eweniyi Odunayo (Co-Founder/COO, PiggyVest), and Daniel Oparison (Head Growth/Brand Strategy, Paga) discuss leveraging technology in Nigeria to enhance Gender Parity.
Episode 4
In this episode, Fola Ambrose Medebem (Co-Founder of Vroom Africa / Angel Investor) and Papa Omotayo (Founder of A White Space Creative Agency) discuss the impact of culture on shaping gender norms and how Nigeria can navigate through the levers of culture to improve Gender Parity.
episode 5
In this episode, Zelda Akindele (Partner, Finance Practice, Templars), Dr. Kemi DaSilva Ibru (Founder, WARIF) and Yemi Candide-Johnson (SAN, Senior Partner, Strachan Partners) navigate the impact of the country’s laws and regulations on gender equality.
