Women of Africa: a powerful untapped economic force

Women make up just over 50% of Africa's growing population and their under-representation in social, political and economic spheres must be addressed if Africa is to leverage fully its promise and potential. Africa is on the cusp of a period of significant economic development. Over the past two decades improved regulatory reform, political stability and governance have led to increased investor confidence resulting in six African economies featuring amongst the 10 fastest growing economies in the world between 2001 and 2010. See full Article.