Virtual Event: Sub-Saharan Africa Vendor Forum for Woman-Owned Businesses
Virtual Event: Sub-Saharan Africa Vendor Forum for Woman-Owned Businesses
The World Bank Group (WBG) Corporate Procurement Unit invites woman-owned businesses to participate in an upcoming procurement forum. Entrepreneurs will learn how WBG does business, what they purchase, and what they are doing to include woman-owned businesses in their supply chain.
Date: April 7, 2021
Time: 8:00 am EST (3:00 pm EAT)
Where: Zoom
The event will highlight the role played by WBG as an agent of change towards gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Woman-owned businesses that currently work with the WBG will share their insights and experiences with Corporate Procurement practices and procedures.
Agenda Highlights:
Welcome remarks:
- Mr. Shaolin Yang, Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administrative Officer
Speakers include:
- Ms. Caren Grown, Global Director, Gender, World Bank
- Mr. Kenny Cheung, Chief of Corporate Procurement, World Bank Group
- Ms. Ercília Mata Ubisse, Director of Business Development and Learning, ELIM Serviços (Mozambique)
- Ms. Margaret Jackson, Managing Partner, Rainbow Consult (Ghana)
- Ms. Patricia Sennequier, Founder and Managing Partner, Beautiful Soul (Senegal)
Language:
The language of the event will be English. English to French interpretation will be available.
Registration:
Registration for this event is required, and participation is free. To register, click on this link: https://worldbankgroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8hLid8l8R_iLxWQ5dmFS6w.
Space at the event is limited to 500 attendees. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. After registration reaches the maximum number of attendees, a waitlist will open. Attendance cannot be guaranteed to waitlisted individuals.