oby ezekwesili

The G7 hold over 50% of global net wealth: Why is it in their interest to strengthen the economic recovery of Africa? How can Africa create a return on investments for G7 countries?

With 35 selected experts from business, politics and civil society, the topics of Recovery, Preparedness and Resilience in Times of Crises were discussed at The Africa Roundtable in Berlin on May 12, 2022. The overall message of the forum was to not succumb to despair in the face of multiple crises, but to use the urgency of the situation to take action. Crises can be catalysts for change and call for a reassessment of previous cooperation. Geopolitical shifts direct attention towards Africa as a strategic partner and demand the courage to take risks, to innovate, and to invest. Guests agreed that getting into action is crucial, especially now, as the G7 summit is taking place in Germany.

To address various economic, financial and health challenges in a sustainable and collaborative manner, the the G7 and Africa must work even more closely together. To assure Africa’s voice to be heard reforms of multilateral organizations are crucial as well as a possible seat for the African Union within the G20, like the one held by the European Union. 

With Dr Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, who was a key speaker at the The Africa Roundtable, our Co-Host Christine Mhundwa will discuss recommendations for actions: fostering economic recovery, strengthening financial inclusion and securing food basis, enabling African representation while protecting the environment and ensuring health and preparedness.

https://globalperspectives.org/en/

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @FakhuusHashim

Topics covered were

1. The new stamp duty

2. Pat Utomi and Oby Ezekwesili's new political group.

3. Covid-19 in Nigeria 

“You have a voice. Don’t be afraid to use it.” – Melinda Gates

“Women have been trained to speak softly and carry a lipstick. Those days are over.” - Bella Abzug

In this episode, Gloria closes out this season of Take The Lead Women by speaking to the importance of women finding their voices and sharing them with the world. Referencing the hashtag Don’t Mess With Me, which was inspired by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Gloria highlights numerous women in history who refused to have their voice stifled. Among these include Hilary Clinton, Bella Abzug, Oby Ezekwesili, Dorothy Seymour Mills, and Tarana Burke, to name a few. Finally, Gloria leaves listeners with three key takeaways that women can implement in their everyday lives to ensure their voices are heard loud and clear!  

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Bella: How One Tough Broad from the Bronx Fought Jim Crow and Joe McCarthy, Pissed off Jimmy Carter, Fought for the Rights of Women and Workers, Rallied Against War and for the  Planet, and Shook up Politics Along the Way

https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Abzug-McCarthy-Battled-Politics/dp/0374299528

Inside ‘America’s Got Talent’: Ousted Judges Had Complained of Toxic Culture

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/americas-got-talent-gabrielle-union-julianne-hough-toxic-culture-ousted-judges-1203417447/

'Too Black,' Too 'Difficult,' Too Honest: Why Gabrielle Union's Firing Feels Painfully Familiar to Black Women

https://theglowup.theroot.com/too-black-too-difficult-too-honest-why-gabrielle-uni-1840155506

“Poem to Break the Silence” https://www.nytimes.com/1995/03/30/world/hillary-clinton-finding-a-new-voice.html

https://gloriafeldt.com/2012/06/27/shes-doing-it-dorothy-seymour-mills-finds-her-voice-and-uses-it/

https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/podcast/015 “Make Your Voice Heard”

Video of Pelosi’s #dontmesswithme moment   https://twitter.com/abc/status/1202622169009668096 

Books Mentioned

Chasing Baseball: Our Obsession with Its History, Numbers, People and Places Paperback – Dorothy Seymour Mills

https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Baseball-Obsession-History-Numbers/dp/0786442891/

Bella Abzug: How One Tough Broad from the Bronx Fought Jim Crow and Joe McCarthy, Pissed Off Jimmy Carter, Battled for the Rights of Women and ... Planet, and Shook Up Politics Along the Way