Africa Open for Business Summit, held on UNGA sidelines, focuses on women’s leadership

The annual Africa Open for Business Summit that is held in New York this week (18-20 September) focuses on the theme “Women of Africa and the Diaspora and the Fight for Climate Justice.”

The 5th of its kind, the summit is part of the global activities taking place around the high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). With its mission centered on driving women’s leadership in the private sector and creating equal opportunities for women and girls amid the challenges posed by climate change, the venue has brought together heads of state and government, leading CEOs and investors, senior UN leadership and select civil society representatives. Its focus is also geared towards sustainable corporate practices, expanding job opportunities in Africa and its diaspora, and harnessing diverse perspectives to shape the future of business, trade, and development across Africa.

“Our summit champions one of the most pressing issues of our time, which is climate justice,” said Dr. Djibril Diallo, President and CEO of the African Renaissance And Diaspora Network (ARDN). “The remarkable individuals at this summit aren’t just talking; they’re actively driving change and proving that the fight against climate change knows no boundaries,” said Diallo, whose organization’s mission is to accelerate the attainment of the African renaissance by advocating for and supporting United Nations programs and priorities. This year’s summit aims to contribute to change the narrative on Africa, highlight the contributions of women and celebrate leadership for and from the African continent in pursuit of achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and African Union Agenda 2063.