World Bank and Civil Society Organizations Discuss Women’s Empowerment
The Togolese capital hosted this week, on February 25 and 26, the Regional Civil Society Forum on Girls' Education and Women's Economic Empowerment in West and Central Africa. Held at the 2 Février Hotel, the forum was organized by the World Bank and the Brazzaville Foundation. The event aimed to help civil society groups promote education and financial independence for women. Participants identified key actions to take, networked, and shared experiences. For civil society organizations (CSOs), it was the opportunity to discuss collaboration opportunities with World Bank officials. Committed to Women’s Empowerment Togo's efforts to empower women are timely and recognized internationally. "Today, it is impossible to conceive of the development of our continent without women, because they are in the majority," said Sandra Ablamba Johnson, Minister and Secretary General of the Presidency of the Togolese Republic, at the World Bank and […]