{"id":198274,"date":"2021-08-13T02:42:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T00:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=105858"},"modified":"2021-08-13T02:42:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T00:42:06","slug":"breaching-the-gender-equality-gap-in-infrastructure-at-the-inaugural-women-in-infrastructure-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/breaching-the-gender-equality-gap-in-infrastructure-at-the-inaugural-women-in-infrastructure-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaching the gender equality gap in infrastructure at the inaugural Women in Infrastructure Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The African Development Bank (AfDB), in 2018, published its African Economic Outlook which focused on the continent\u2019s infrastructure. Their estimates suggested that Africa\u2019s infrastructure needs amounted to $130\u2013170 billion a year, with a financing gap in the range $68\u2013$108 billion.<\/p>\n

In emerging markets, an estimated 783 million people in developing countries still lack access to clean water; 1.6 billion people are without electricity; 2.5 billion people do not have access to adequate sanitation; and nearly one billion lack access to an all-weather road. As these \u2018infrastructure gaps\u2019 are gradually addressed, economic benefits will undoubtedly result, but those benefits may not be equitably shared by all members of society.<\/p>\n

With infrastructure being a key economic driver, it is crucial to ensure that equal opportunities exists for growth and development in this sector. Creating more inclusive structures, networks and systems will help authorities to reduce inequality, drive productivity, increase land values and boost economic growth. However, there are significant challenges they must overcome.<\/p>\n

To identify these challenges and to address attainable solutions, CNBC Africa in partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), will be hosting their inaugural Women in Infrastructure Summit, virtually, on Tuesday 24 August from 13h30pm CAT, which will bring together leading industry voices to explore how an inclusive infrastructure industry can be created.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Summit could not have come at a more opportune time, not only do we celebrate Women\u2019s Month, but with the South African Government Infrastructure Fund\u2019s project pipeline expected to be implemented by year-end, debates concerning equality in this sector are much-needed.\u201d says Roberta Naicker, Managing Director; ABN Group.<\/p>\n

The adoption of an inclusive approach to infrastructure development can offer a number of potential benefits, such as: Reducing poverty and income inequality; Reducing the geographic divide; increasing gender equity; Social equity and stability; Increasing affordability and accessibility; Job creation and equitable access to labour market opportunities; Technical literacy and knowledge sharing; Integrating opportunities for small businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Bank in its pursuit to bend the Arc of History has taken a bold stance to incorporate gender mainstreaming (GM) in its operational practices and deal making activities. We endeavour to change the landscape by adapting how we do business by upholding the principles of: gender equality, women empowerment and inclusive environment.\u201d says Bathobile Sowazi, Company Secretary; The Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA). \u201cThe DBSA view the upcoming conference as a platform to share insights and form linkages to expand our muscle to engender approaches that embrace diversity and inclusion in our business endeavours\u201d Sowazi concluded.<\/p>\n

The panel topics to be covered include:
\u00b7 Panel 1: Gender mainstreaming
\u00b7 Panel 2: Challenges of accessibility in the industry
\u00b7 Panel 3: The role of women in infrastructure<\/p>\n

Speaker line-up:
\u00b7 Bathobile Sowazi, Company Secretary; The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
\u00b7 Roberta Naicker, Managing Director; ABN Group
\u00b7 Thembi Khoza, Programme Manager: Stakeholder Relationship Management;
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
\u00b7 Nadira Bayat, Gender and Trade Consultant; African Trade Policy Centre (UNECA)
\u00b7 Mfon Usoro, Senior Energy Analyst; Wood Mackenzie
\u00b7 Dr. Wanda Chunnett, Director: Africa; Turner and Townsend
\u00b7 Ayumi Yuasa, Director; OECD Development Centre
\u00b7 Zeenat Ghoor, Director; Aspire Consulting Engineers
\u00b7 Romaya Dorasamy. Co-Founder and Managing Director; Meadows Energy<\/p>\n

This half day summit will be free-to-attend, virtually on Hopin. People who wish to register for the event can visit: https:\/\/hopin.com\/events\/women-in-infrastructure-summit<\/p>\n

For more updates, follow @cnbcafrica using the hashtag #WIIS2021 #Womenininfrastructure<\/p>\n

Contact details:
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities: sales@abn360.com
Media-related enquiries: yolande.dutoit@abn360.com
Event-related queries: alice.maile@abn360.com<\/p>\n

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