Author: Ann Cairns

Africa, like everywhere in the world, has been coping with COVID-19, which has disproportionately impacted women. The pandemic is a watershed moment for gender equality and an African Union report notes the importance of a gendered perspective in the analysis of this multi-dimensional event, to improve outcomes for women, and the wider society that benefits when women contribute. Amidst recovery, we now have a chance to hit the reset button in all industries – across the board, and across boards. It is time to ask ourselves if we have the balance of the workforce that Africa needs – and prepare…

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