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Leadership at every level
More women in decision-making across business, government and civil society.
About Us
Our Strategy
A focused plan to move from participation to leadership, and from activity to measurable impact.
Strategic Priorities
Six priorities to 2030
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Enterprise that scales
Women-owned businesses that formalise, grow, trade and attract capital.
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Evidence into policy
Research and dialogue that change how decisions are made.
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An integrated ecosystem
One community platform connecting learning, opportunity, mentorship and partnership.
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Locally led delivery
Country chapters delivering continental programmes in local context.
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Accountability by design
Measurement, transparency and safeguarding embedded in every programme.
Theory of Change
How change happens
Step 1
Inputs
Partnerships, funding, expertise, platforms and volunteer leadership.
Step 2
Activities
Training, mentorship, convening, research, directories, capital facilitation.
Step 3
Outputs
Members trained, businesses listed, dialogues convened, opportunities matched.
Step 4
Outcomes
Stronger leadership, growing enterprises, better-informed policy.
Step 5
Impact
Inclusive, prosperous African economies with women fully participating.
2030 Vision
From 200,000 to 1,000,000 community members
Growth engines: the LWA Academy, ImpactHER, SabiPT, Africa Capital Connect, the Partner Network, country chapters, ambassadors, events and the Opportunity Hub.
Read the full strategy
LWA Strategy 2026–2030 is available in the Knowledge Hub.