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.