Our Work

Policy, Governance & Thought Leadership

Evidence, dialogue and advocacy that shape better decisions for African women.

LWA convenes policymakers, researchers and practitioners to turn evidence into policy and policy into practice.

Key activities

Closed-door and public dialogues on gender, economy, trade and governance.

Applied research with universities and research partners across the continent.

Concise, decision-ready analysis for governments and institutions.

Sector roundtables convening government, business and civil society.

Analysis of Africa's evolving role in the global order via Women in Geopolitics.

Support for women in public office and public administration.

We develop women's capacity, influence and participation across business, government, diplomacy, academia, civil society and public leadership.

Helping women-owned businesses start, formalise, scale and reach new markets.

Expanding women's income, assets, agency and economic participation.