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Her Excellency Mathabo Tsepa,

High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho & Vice

Chairperson of AWDF

Her Excellency Edda Mukabagwiza,

High Commissioner of Rwanda & Chairperson of AWDF

Her Excellency Florence Zano Chideya,

Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe & the Dean of the

African Diplomatic Corps

Lucien Bradet,President and CEO of

The Canadian Council on Africa

DEAR FRIENDS,

The Canadian Council on Africa (CCAfrica) is proud to welcome business women from 13 African countries. We congratulate the African Women Diplomatic Forum (AWDF) for their vision in spearheading this conference and for their tremendous effort in recruiting such a delegation of private sector leaders.

We gratefully acknowledge the tremendous support we have received from the High Commissioner of Rwanda and the Chair of the AWDF, H.E. Edda Mukabagwiza, the High Commissioner of Zimbabwe and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps, H.E. Florence Chideya, and the High Commissioner of Lesotho, H.E. Mathabo Tsepa,. The staff from CCAfrica and the personnel from the 3 High Commissions must also be congratulated for their dedication and hard work to ensure the total success of this conference.

The objectives of the conference are clear - For the African delegation, it is their wish to help Canadians to better understand the challenges and opportunities presented by African business women and to find potential new business partners. For the Canadians and the Diaspora, it is a unique opportunity to further their understanding of some of the most vibrant economies in the world and to explore the vast potential for new investments and business development in Africa. The ultimate objective of the AWDF and the Canadian Council on Africa is to build stronger relations and promote increased commercial activities between Africa and Canada. We sincerely wish you rewarding exchanges and discussions over the two days.

Lucien BradetPresident and CEO of the Canadian Council on Africa

The African Diplomatic Corps in Ottawa welcomes all the participants attending the Trade and Investment Conference and congratulates A.W.D.F for bringing it to fruition. The theme, ‘The Role of Women in Stimulating the Economy,” is the focus of the deliberations from a wide spectrum of various backgrounds of women from Canada, several countries from African continent and the diaspora.

This conference is part of Africa Week celebrations and has been designed to be the precursor to Golden Jubilee celebrations to be held in Ottawa on 29th May, 2013. Ottawa is host to 33 countries out of the 54 countries that make up the continent. Today’s project complements efforts recommended by the A.U. to intensify the visibility of Africa globally and the desire to ‘reverse the current story line of despair into the real narrative of opportunity and potential.’

In Canada this promotion has been expressed through various measures among them: films, festivals, symposia and seminars, not to miss out the diplomatic A.U. soccer team which won awards in Ottawa!

I wish you pleasant deliberations and fruitful outcomes.

Her Excellency Florence Zano ChideyaDean of the African Diplomatic CorpsAmbassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe

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Hajiya Bola Shagaya (MON) was born on the 10th of October, 1959. She hails from Ilorin, Kwara State, but resides and conducts her business principally in Lagos.She was on the Board of Intercity Bank (now Unity Bank Plc) for over eight years. While on the board of Intercity Bank, she served in different capacities on various board committees including the position of chairman of the bank’s establishment committee and chairman, audit committee just to mention a few. In addition, Hajiya Bola Shagaya was a member of the audit and credit committees of the board of Unity Bank Plc. She is also a member of the recently inaugurated NEPAD Business Group – Nigeria. In recognition of her outstanding virtues and in appreciation of her services to the country, she was awarded the title of the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on the 22nd of July 2010 by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR).

Hajia Bola Shagaya CEO, Pract Oil Ltd. - Nigeria

Salma Ataullahjan immigrated to Canada from Pakistan 31 years ago, becoming a Canadian citizen in 1989. After settling in Toronto, she pursued a career in real estate, a profession in which she has worked for the last 21 years. Born into a family with a long-standing history of political activism, Ms. Ataullahjan has spent many years actively involved in the social and political affairs of her community. A natural consensus builder, Ms. Ataullahjan has served many organizations including: on the executive of the Pakistani Canadian Professionals and Academics; as Founder and Chairperson of the Parent Council of David Lewis Public School; as a member of the South Asian Regional Council; as a former President and current Vice-President of the Canadian Pashtun Cultural Association; and on the executive of the Toronto chapter of the Citizens Foundation, a charity organization that builds not-for-profit schools in the poorest districts of Pakistan.

Senator Salma AtaullahjanSenator of Ontario (Toronto)

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Toronto is a city that has grown up around this grand landmark - The Fairmont Royal York. Just steps away from its famous doors in the heart of Canada’s largest metropolis is an exciting mix of activities and attractions. From the theater, entertainment and financial districts, to shopping, sightseeing, and world-class sports facilities, The Fairmont Royal York truly is at the center of it all.

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Conference Registration and Reception Newfoundland Foyer & Manitoba Room on the Main Mezzannine LevelThe Fairmont Royal York, Downtown Toronto

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Conference Day at the The Fairmont Royal York, Downtown Toronto In parallel with the conference, an exhibition to promote the products and services of African business women will be opened. Greetings and welcome speeches by the organisers:

Excellency Florence Zano Chideya, Zimbabwe AmbassadorThe Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation - CanadaExcellency Edda Mukabagwiza, Rwandan High Commissioner

Role of women in Business and Trade:

This panel will feature several African entrepreneurs discussing the role of women in development, their role in reducing poverty and offering economic solutions for their families and countries. Four African entrepreneurs will showcase their stories.

Canadian Business Women’s Associations in Canada presentation about evolution of women in Canadian business and discuss obstacles in business world for women (access to credit, difficulties in getting hired in this male-dominated sector), and how to overcome these obstacles.

Carolyn Mackenzie, Mackenzie & Associates (Canada)Janet Nkubana, Gahaya Links (Rwanda)Laila Miyara, DG Smart Contractor (Morocco)Mamahlapane Rakuoane, President, Fed. of Lesotho Women’s Entrepreneurs (Lesotho)Prischa Mupfumira, Victoria Food (Zimbabwe)Suzanne F. Stevens, WisdomExchangeTV.com (Canada)

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Creating a Conducive Environment for Business and Trade

In this section, an African business specialist will make a presentation about African business women’s competitive advantage: African market of 1 billion people, middle class needs in Africa, regional trade bar-riers, border crossings, the local needs - local solutions for innovation, advocacy and training of younger generation of entrepreneurs.

Barrister Oby Gold Agu, TruQuest GlobalMary Anderson, Exec. Director, WEConnect (Canada)Susan K Muhwezi, Vice Chairperson, Uganda Hotel Owners Association (Uganda)Djakagbe Kaba, Presidente, Assoc. Guineenne l’Allegement des Charges feminines (Guinee)Oumou Sissoko, Mam Cocktail Agroalimentaire (Mali)

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Philip Baker, Regional Director General, Southern and Eastern Africa, Canadian InternationalDevelopment Agency(Canada)Hajia Bola Shagaya, CEO, Pract Oil (Nigeria)Daye Kaba, Partner, Fasken & Martineau

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Facilitating Business and Trade Opportunities

Presentation: In this section, Export Development Canada, Canada’s export credit agency, is best suited to make a presentation about their financial and risk management solutions to help Canadian businesses expand into the international market, as EDC has a long business experience with the continent. In 2011, EDC supported 457 Canadian companies in 46 African countries, for a total of $2.39 billion in transactions, of which $1.71 billion took place in Sub-Saharan Africa and $682 million in North Africa.

Presentation from DFAIT about which countries have Foreign Investment Protection Agreements signed or in progress with African countries. What guarantees does the FIPA offer to Africans and Canadians alike and how to approach the dispute mechanism if needed.

Patricia Malikail, General Director, Africa Bureau, DFAIT (Canada)Presentation of EDCCatherine Leteinturier-Guissé, BDC (Canada)Esther Mkwizu, Chair, Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (Tanzania)Judith Nzakou Ngayap, MD of MOZALE (Cameroon)Yameogo Marie Viviane, MD of Imprimerie (Burkina Faso)

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Access to Canadian markets

Canada’s Trade Facilitation Office presentation on exporting to Canada, the free services provided by TFO Canada for African exporters, Canadian Market Access Initiative and what opportunities it offers to exporters from the 34 Least Developed Countries in Africa.

If necessary and of interest, DFAIT and Border Services Canada can make a special presentation about complexities of importing clothing and textile products to Canada. Special rules apply to clothing sector within MAI (Monthly Africa Indicators) regulations.

Brian Mitchell, TFO (Canada)Diane Girard - Trade Facilitation Consultant (Canada)Carol West - Can. Society of Customs Brokers (Canada)

Cooperation and Exchange between African and Canadian business women

Opportunities for mentoring, and internships, and cooperation will be discussed.

Thecla Deterville, Managing Director, Celestial Self Development Center (Canada)Kathleen Holland, African Business Women Assoc./CAABWA (Canada)Amesika Baeta, OWIT (Canada)Ngozi Olojeme, Entrepreneur/Women’s Business Federation (Nigeria)

Closing remarks by H.E. Matabo Tsepa, High Commissioner of Lesotho and Lucien Bradet

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Oby Gold Agu is called to the bars of New York and Ontario and holds a Master’s degree in Business Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. As a Corporate Lawyer, she has represented several public and private entities in extensive business and legal dealings totaling over $7.5 billion in transactions.Recognizing an underserved market niche, Oby Gold decided to link her passion for Africa’s economic development with her professional experience when she co-founded TruQuest Global Inc. a business strategy firm with her business partner, Michael Mfoafo. The firm’s clients include corporations and investment funds seeking to take advantage of the business and investment opportunities within various sectors in Africa including, oil and gas, mining and infrastructure development. She serves as the firm’s Chief Executive Officer.

Barrister Oby Gold AguChief Executive Officer, Truquest Global

Mary Anderson was the first woman president to be appointed in the 75-year history of the Canadian Association Importers and Exporters, a position she held from 2005 to 2009. She is a leader in the international trade community and a long-time supporter and mentor of women in international business. Mary is known for her generosity of spirit and her launching of trade missions for women entrepreneurs. She frequently speaks about international business, and has played an active role on government advisory boards. Before taking on the position of Executive Director for WEConnect Canada, Mary was President of the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce. Mary was the CEO of Trade Partners, a women-owned business that she began in 2002. She served as the chair of the board of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) where she encouraged young women to enter the field of international business. In 2003 and 2004 Mary was the dynamic Co-President for the Toronto Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), where she Trade Training (FITT) where she encouraged young women to enter the field of international business. In 2003 and 2004 Mary was the dynamic Co-President for the Toronto Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), where she contributed to raising the profile of the organization with the trade community in Ontario and internationally.

Mary AndersonExecutive Director, WeConnect Canada

Philip Baker (BSc [Chemical Engineering], Queen’s University, 1984; MBA, Queen’s University, 1986) began his career with the public service in 1990. He held positions at Environment Canada and the Privy Council Office prior to joining the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in 2000, where he served as Director of the Environment Division, Policy Branch; Director General of the Strategic Planning and Policy Division, Asia Branch; then, three years as Director General of the Afghanistan Program, Asia Branch (including India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka). Mr. Baker then took a CIDA posting to Mozambique in 2007, where he was Head of Cooperation and Decentralized Country Director. In 2008, he was appointed Canada’s High Commissioner (Ambassador) to Mozambique, Malawi and Swaziland. He returned to CIDA Headquarters in September 2010 to take up his new role as Regional Director General for Southern and Eastern Africa, where he has been leading a ramping up of sustainable economic growth and extractives and development work for CIDA and Canada; as well as extensive new maternal and child health programming under Canada’s 2010 G8 Muskoka initiative.

Philip BakerRegional Director General, Canadian International Development Agency

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Amesika Baëta is currently President of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) - Toronto Chapter since January 2013. She is also Director of Member Relations & Development at I.E.Canada - Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc. and has been with the team for over four years. Prior to joining I.E.Canada, Amesika was a trade assistant for the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto assisting U.S. exporters and Canadian importers in doing business together in Ontario. For two years, Amesika was also a bilingual social policy researcher at SPR Associates Inc. In her position, Amesika assisted the SPR team in the assembly and execution of a variety of different provincial and national research studies.Amesika has a Masters of Arts in international development, specializing in development management, from the Institute for Development Policy and Management at the University of Manchester, UK. She has also attained a Certificate in Business Management from the G. Raymond Change School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University. In 2004, Amesika graduated from Victoria College at the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and minors in political science and art history.

Amesika BaëtaCEO, Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) - Toronto Chapter

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Lucien Bradet is President and CEO of the Canadian Council on Africa (CCAfrica). The primary mission of CCAfrica, created in 2002 following the Kananaskis G8 Summit in Alberta, is to promote institutional relations between Canada and Africa to further Africa’s economic development.Appointed to CCAfrica in early 2004, Lucien Bradet joined this association with an extensive experience in Africa. He did his university studies in Sociology and Anthropology at the Université nationale du Rwanda, established during the 1960s with the assistance of the Canadian government. After graduating from the University of Ottawa, he joined the Department of Foreign Affairs, and subsequently held numerous management positions at Information Canada, the Department of Regional Economic Expansion, and Industry Canada, where the Sustainable Cities Initiative was developed and implemented.

Lucien BradetPresident and CEO, Canadian Council on Africa

Thecla C. Deterville Managing Director of Celestial Self Development Centre is the Chief Trainer /facilitator and is also a certified life coach. She is a consummate professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Business Leadership, Performance Management, Human Resource Management and Development, Employee Motivation and Training, Mentoring, Coaching and Adult Education. She brings vigor, creativity and an approachable style to all her engagementsThecla Deterville holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Cave Hill School of Business, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. Her experiences in the management of Courts (St.Lucia) spans the following positions, Credit Manager, Credit Comptroller, Operations Manager, Human Resource Director, Human Resource & Corporate Affairs Director, Operations Director and General Manager for three years prior to early retirement. As Human Resource Director for Courts she has participated in many Regional HR Conferences organized by her employer and International Conferences organized by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). She has had over twenty years’ experience as a trainer.

Thecla C. DetervilleManaging Director, Celestial Self Development Centre

Ms. Margareth Mataba Chacha is the pioneer, founding member and the first Managing Director of the First Women’s Bank in Tanzania known as Tanzania Women’s Bank Ltd. She possess over 28 years experience in senior managerial positions including Operation’s Manager – UNDP Tanzania, Budget Officer - UN Mission Sudan, Director of Banking - CRDB Bank and Compliance Manager – National Provident Fund (NPF) and National Social Security Fund (NSSF). She is a holder of M. Sc Information Technology (Business Information Management) from the Queen’s University of Belfast in UK (1996), holder of BA general at University of Dar Es Salaam (1983) and has attended bank Management Courses, Finance, Business Appraisal course (Philippines), Operations Manager’s Course UNDP New York, Microfinance Management (South Africa).

Margareth Mataba Chacha Chairperson, Tanzainan private Sector Foundation - Tanzania

Florence Zano Chidaya has been the Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps since 2005. She is the 6th Zimbabwean Ambassador to Canada: Manage diplomatic relationship between Zimbabwe and Canada. Facilitate trade opportunities. Leads delegations of Canadian businessmen to explore mutual commercial interests in Zimbabwe. Twenty years of Public servicing various ministries: Health, Industry & Commerce and Foreign Affairs.From 1983-1990 she was the Assistant Secretary/Acting Under-Secretary, Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Policy, Planning & Technology Division. Responsibilities for technology promotion and development, Small and Medium Enterprises, (SME). Developed the national policy for technology commercialization, linking industrial sectors with providers of services. From 1987-1990 she studied at the University of Zimbabwe: Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis. From 1972-1976 she studied at the State University of New York @ Buffalo: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Management Major Components: Economics, Finance, Marketing, Accounting & Statistics.

Her Excellency Florence Zano Chidaya Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe & the Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps

3VANCOUVER CALGARY TORONTO OTTAWA MONTRÉAL QUÉBEC / QUÉBEC CITY LONDRES / LONDON PARIS JOHANNESBURG

Nous renforçons notre position de chef de file en AfriqueDepuis le 1er février 2013, la fusion entre Fasken Martineau et Bell Dewar de Johannesburg crée l’un des plus importants cabinets d’avocats exerçant en Afrique. Fasken Martineau devient ainsi le cabinet d’avocats canadien dont la présence internationale est la plus importante.

Expanding our Leadership in AfricaSince February 1, 2013, Fasken Martineau’s merger with Bell Dewar in Johannesburg, creates one of the largest law firms operating in Africa, giving Fasken Martineau the largest international footprint of any Canadian-based law firm.

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Experienced business women, Mrs Sissoko Diallo has been at the Head of many companies that had an important success in Mali. Currently President of Mam Cocktail’s Board, she is also deeply socially engaged, including as a member of the Mali Business Woman Network. Her commercial activities brought her around the world, including trip to France, China, United States, India and of course Africa.

Oumou Sissoko Epouse DialloMam Cocktail (Agro- alimentaire) Production of Fruit Juice and Yogurt - Mali

Diane is the founder and president of Global Links Network, an international trade facilitation firm that specializes in sector and market development, export training and coaching with a particular focus on trade in services for developing countries. With over 25 years experience in the international marketplace, Diane has been involved in a variety of projects in over 50 countries in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. Diane is first and foremost an entrepreneur. For the past 15 years, Diane has focused her efforts on making the international business environment more user-friendly for other entrepreneurs. Global Links Network is paving the way for the future world of trade and development - a world which increasingly involves technology, the export of services, and is driven by new global traders such as micro-enterprises, women, and young entrepreneurs. Diane’s presentations seek to inspire, empower and engage these audiences in assessing their potential for international business and understanding the key steps for entering new markets.

Diane Girard Founder and President, Global Links Network (GLN)

Kathleen Holland, Founding Partner KMH Associates, is a global strategic planning consultant providing both African and North American SME’s with the tools to sustainably grow their business based on a triple bottom line (people, planet, profit) platform. Kathleen’s career has spanned executive roles with major corporations to consulting roles with small craft companies. Kathleen was the lead consultant with the Trade Facilitation Office Canada on a multi country African initiative; Design Africa which garnered worldwide recognition as an innovative global brand showcasing Africa’s best in the craft, textile & furniture sectors. Currently Kathleen is working with SWIFT (Swaziland Fair Trade) on a unique three-year capacity building program, designed to significantly improve the performance of the craft sector at all levels within Swaziland. Kathleen represents CAABWA (Canadian and African Business Women’s Alliance) as the global program director for African Business Women (ABW) Connected; the first ever pan-African trade expo for women entrepreneurs, focused on craft/textiles, agribusiness for cosmetics and tourism in Ethiopia September 2014. Kathleen has received awards from OWIT and CME for her work in Africa.

Kathleen HollandFounding Partner, KMH Associates and Global Program Director, ABW Connected

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Daye is a Partner in the Global Mining Group. His practice focuses primarily on mining-related securities and commercial law matters. On the securities side, he is involved in advising corporations and securities dealers on equity and debt issues by way of public offerings and private placements. He also advises on stock exchange listings, redomicilings, compliance with continuous disclosure requirements, and assists companies with regard to M&A transactions and asset purchases. On the commercial side, Daye advises companies with respect to the acquisition of mineral rights in domestic and foreign jurisdictions, and drafts and negotiates commercial mining agreements, including option, joint venture, royalty, and other mining-related agreements. He is also involved in advising governments with respect to the drafting and updating of their mining legislation.Prior to joining the firm, Daye worked in the project finance department at the Paris office of a New York-based law firm.

Daye KabaPartner, Fasken Martineau

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Carolyn Mackenzie President, Mackenzie & Associates

Carolyn Mackenzie is a former Partner and a co-founder of CPCS, a leading infrastructure advisory firm based in Ottawa. Ms. Mackenzie has over 20 years of experience in the management and direction of advisory assignments, focusing on Africa and the Middle East. Ms. Mackenzie has applied her strong background in business administration, finance and project management to all of her project activities. Her focus has been on the development of commercially sustainable infrastructure that contributes to strong economic development in emerging economies. Many assignments involved planning and/or implementation of PPP structures. Carolyn has significant experience leading corporate marketing and business development activities, including development and management of key client and partner relationships as well as overseeing activities carried out of in country offices in Nigeria and Nairobi.

Brian Mitchell has been with TFO Canada since 2004 and served as the Director of the Africa Program before assuming the role of Executive Director on August 1, 2007. Brian is responsible for overall administration and strategic management of TFO Canada, and reports to TFO Canada’s Board of Directors. Brian is responsible for new business development for the organization including fee for service projects that the company undertakes. Brian also oversees TFO’s Canadian Market Access activities and the Design Africa initiative.

Brian MitchellExecutive Director, TFO Canada

Patricia Malikail joined the Department of External Affairs in 1981. She has served in Canberra, Beijing and Singapore. While Deputy Director of the China Division (1994-1996), Ms. Malikail was awarded a Government of Canada Merit Award. Her assignments have spanned relations with Korea, international energy issues and trade and development issues. Patricia led the team which formulated Canada’s Least Developed Countries Market Access Initiative. The initiative came in to effect in 2003. From 2004-2008, Ms. Malikail was Director of the International Economics Relations and Summits Division. During this period, she managed a wide range of economic, trade, investment and security files for eight G8 and APEC Leaders Summits and assisted Canada’s G8 Sherpa. From 2008-2011, Ms. Malikail served as Executive Director of the Science, Technology and Innovation Council Secretariat. The Council is an advisory body appointed by the Minister of Industry and is made-up of 18 eminent Canadians from business, academia and government. After serving as Acting Director General of the Africa Bureau of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada since October 2011, Ms. Malikail was appointed Director General on 11 July 2012.

Patricia MalikailDirector General, Africa Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

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Mrs Kaba is the founder of the Guinean association for the alleviation of Feminine Loads, as well as a founder member and actual president of REGESS. Actively involved in community development, she promotes women’s entrepreneurship and the fight against gender inequalities, aiming to empower local women in managing local power. Deputy Secretary General of the Government since 2011, she has worked as the Coordinator of the UNPD Programme d’Appui aux Initiatives de base from 1998 to 2002, where she led an extensive program of struggle against poverty. Mrs. Kaba holds a graduate diploma in Sociology of Organization, and has extensive experience in the development of a social economy based on solidarity.Mrs. Kaba is the recipient of the first International Award for Good Rural Women Practices for self-sufficiency of food, awarded during the Rio+20 United Nations Conference in Brazil, in June 2012.

Djakagbé KabaPresident of the Guinean Association for the Alleviation of Feminine Loads - Guinee

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Susan K. Muhwezi is the Senior Presidential Advisor on AGOA and Trade Related Matters for the Government of The Republic of Uganda. She is a holder of a bachelor of education (HONS), from Kenyatta University College, Nairobi – Kenya, Vice Chairperson of Uganda Hotels Owners, Chairperson Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (Rukungiri District) and Chair Person Women League (Western Region). She previously served on the executive of Uganda Tourism Board (2000-2004). From 2002-2008 she was President of the Africa Travel Association Uganda Chapter. In 2003 she was presented with an Award by the United States Coalition of AGOA Supporters (USA) in recognition of the exemplary leadership and work in advancing AGOA by the Whitaker Group. She is the Director of Maendeleo CO Ltd., owns two hotels and is the Director of Zebu Tours and Zebu Beads. She is currently pursuing an MA in Organisational Leadership.

Susan K. MuhweziVice Chairperson, Uganda Hotel Owners Association - Uganda

Laila Miyara started her career in civil engineering before shifting to Vocational training and Human resources in 1987. In the last decade, Laila has been designing furniture and launched her own business. Furthermore, she started rehabilitating traditional houses in the old cities of Morocco using innovative handcraft art and unique talents of masters in 2005. In parallel, the learning from this experience was an incentive to launch a specialized magazine about city planning and urban development.After accomplishing these milestones, Ms. Miyara decided to create a new company named Smart Contractor in 2010 which is a transverse and vertically integrated company dedicated to the implementation of real estate projects. Her company is following a prospective process to meet ecological and context constraints.

Laila MiyaraDirector General, Smart Contractor - Morocco

Mrs Edda Mukabagwiza, the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Canada is a lawyer by training. She holds a bachelor degree in Law from the National University of Rwanda. Before being appointed as High Commissioner of Rwanda to Canada in 2007, she occupied different high level positions in the Government. She was Minister of Justice, from 2003 to 2006, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice from 2000 to 2003.Mrs Edda Mukabagwiza has been also the Executive Secretary of HAGURUKA, The Association defending and promoting women and children’s rights, from 1999 to 2000, and prior to that, she was working as a legal advisor and consultant to the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of justice from 1996 to 1999.

Her Excellency Edda MukabagwizaHigh Commissioner of Rwanda to Canada & Chairperson of AWDF

Prisca Mupfumira is the Managing Director of Victoria Foods (Pvt.) Ltd since April 2012. From February 2004 to April 2012, she was the Group Communications Director for CFI Holding Ltd, which is the mother company of Victoria Foods (Pvt.) Ltd. She also holds directorships in Chemplex Corporation (Pvt) Ltd. and Hwange Colliery Company Limited. During her prestigious corporate career, she has held several high-status positions such as a trustee, a director, a councilor and as the chairperson in various organizations such as Women University in Africa, National Investment Trust (NIT), ZIMPOSTS, Grain Marketing Board, Catholic University and University of Zimbabwe to name few organizations. Mupfumira also plays a prominent role in charity organizations. She is a life member of Jairos Jiri Association, was the secretary to the Catholic Women’s Guild and sits on the advisory board of two schools. She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Management from Nottingham Business School and a Bsc. Honors degree in Food Science from the University of Surrey Guilford in U.K..

Prisca MupfumiraPROWEB – Zimbabwe

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Ms Janet Nkubana is President and Co-Founder of Gahaya Links Limited Rwanda, a Handcraft Export Company . Janet was awarded the Hunger Project’s “Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable end of Hunger in 2008”. She is the recipient of Visionary Awards from Museum of Art and Design in New York . She founded the Gifted Hands Innovation Center where women go after training in crafting to interact, share life experiences and make friends and network. She is a well-known grass-root mobilizer, naturally talented speaker with a voice, heart and determination to empower the underprivileged women of Rwanda. Janet studied art in school but her crafting skills and love for art comes from her late mother who taught her weaving at an early age while in refugee camp in Uganda. Janet’s personal touch has seen Gahaya Links product lines go far beyond local borders and today most of Gahaya Links products are sold in high-end stores like Macy’s, Anthropologie, Same Sky etc.Gahaya Links today empowers over 3000 women and men artisans across Rwanda who earn s sustainable income and can now take care of the families.

Janet NkubanaPresident and Co-Founder, Gahaya Links Limited - Rwanda

Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Olejeme, FCIDA, is a successful entrepreneur, an astute politician and administrator of repute. A boardroom guru, with a wealth of experience, she has a proven record of success in administrative governance and business management. She hails from Asaba in Delta State of Nigeria. In 2006, she was made a director on the board of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited by President Olusegun Obasanjo, She was also appointed in 2009 by late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua as Chairman Board of Directors of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, the first female to hold such position in the country. She is currently in the lead to amend the provisions of NSITF Act, so as to position the fund to commence the implementation of Social Security benefits for the aged, unemployed, child care and physically challenged in the country.

Ngozi Olejeme, FCIDAChairman, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund/CEO Able-JES Nigeria Limited. - Nigeria

Cleanness, hygiene and environmental respect are part of Mrs Monkam Nzakou’s daily requirements. Promoter for MOZALE since 2003, she is responsible for the promotion of the services offered by the company, which specializes in industrial cleaning. Listening to her costumers’ demands, she specializes in the study of better cleaning solutions for varied installations and cleaning issues.

Judith Lea Nzakou NgayapManaging Director of Mozale - Cameroon

Mamahlapane Rakuoane is the President and Founder of the Federation of Lesotho Women Entrepreneurs (FLWE), an organization made up of 6, 559 aspiring women entrepreneurs who own small, medium-sized and large businesses. The federation brings women entrepreneurs together to share experiences, best practices, information and networking in order to address challenges in business and strengthening the economy. Mrs Rakuoane, a former nurse, has demonstrated her power and wisdom in the business world, an arena that used to be dominated by men. Her dynamic career is thriving from the traditional agro business service specializing in poultry and piggery to a full commercialized industry. She is the Southern African Regional Manager for Table Charm a company specializing in cutlery and chinaware, and is also involved in the real estate development. She has won several awards pertaining to her work as a prominent and renowned business lady in Lesotho.

Mamahlapane RakuoanePresident, Federation of Lesotho Women Entrepreneurs - Lesotho

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With a formation in economy, Mrs Yameogo has more than 20 years of professional experience in printing. She is owner and Director General of CHORISTRI, a printing and editing company, since 1996. She participated to the edition of many publications at the regional and national level, and even wrote a book, entitled «Blaise COMPAORE: un homme, un style. A l’occasion du cinquantenaire de l’Indépendance de mon Pays. »» (“Blaise COMPAORE : One Man, One Style. At the occasion of the 50th independence anniversary of her country”).

Yameogo Marie VivianeManging Director, Imprimerie - Burkina Faso

Carol West is the President of the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers, as well as a founding director and the Secretary of the International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations. In addition, she has been the Chair of the World Customs Organization’s Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG) since 2008, and has been engaged in the PSCG since its foundation two years earlier. The PSCG is an organization of 30 companies and associations representing all elements of the supply chain and all regions of the world. In Canada, Carol has participated for many years in senior public-private sector consultative committees in addressing Customs and border issues, as well as acted as an external advisor to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. She has been a member of several ministerial advisory committees on strategic, policy and organizational change. She is committed to strengthening the knowledge base of Customs professionals in both government and the private sector through education and ongoing professional development. Carol believes in the importance of capacity building activities and has participated in Customs-business partnership workshops in El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina, and is currently engaged in projects in Lao PDR and Vietnam.

Carol WestPresident, Canadian Society of Customs Brokers

Suzanne F Stevens is an international speaker, entrepreneur, trainer, host, philanthropist and Chief Edge Optimizer for Ignite Excellence Inc. Group of Initiatives. Suzanne cultivates conscious contributions and Influential communications. She inspires and challenges individuals and organizations to contribute NOW while creating a positive ripple effect from any situation to impact their Company, Community or Country and beyond. In 2007, Suzanne founded the Ignite Excellence Foundation (www.igniteexcellencefoundation.org) which provides tertiary education scholarship to perspective women leaders in Africa. In 2011, Suzanne and her husband sold most of their worldly possessions and dismantled her internationally acclaimed leadership & sales training business to go to Africa to interview pioneering African women for Wisdom Exchange TV (www.wisdomexchangetv.com). Suzanne is the host and co-producer of the pioneering web-enable platform to educate, cultivate and inspire future African women leaders. Wisdom Exchange TV is a philanthropic initiative. To date, Suzanne has interviewed 63 African women pioneers in nine African countries while travelling over 20 months. Wisdom Exchange TV is being watched in 77 countries, 27 of which are in African.

Suzanne F. StevensHost & Co-Producer WisdomExchangeTV.com

Her Excellency Dr. Mathabo TSEPA is Lesotho’s High Commissioner to Canada since September, 2010. She obtained a PhD in Environmental Education and Food Security from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2008. Dr. Tsepa is a recipient of the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship which funded her doctoral studies. Prior to taking up her current position, Dr. Tsepa was a Lecturer in the Department of Science Education at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) which is also where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Education in 1998. Having grown up an orphan, Dr. Tsepa has devoted her life to improving the lives of orphans in Lesotho. This dedication gave birth to two community projects she founded: Mathabo Academy for Young Leaders Preschool for orphans and Mohoma Temeng Youth and community Resource Center. The Academy and Mohoma Temeng projects have deepened Lesotho’s ties with Canada where UBC environmental studies and engineering students have spent time engaged in community projects in Lesotho through UBC’s Go-Global Programme.

Her Excellency Mathabo TsepaHigh Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho & Vice Chairperson of AWDF

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