Investing in Girls’ and Women’s Education: A Smart Strategy for Development in Africa

Posted by Robert D. Hormats / August 02, 2010

Girls study their lessons in Nairobi, Kenya, June 29, 2007. [AP File Photo]

About the Author: Robert D. Hormats serves as Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs.

I'm sure many people are familiar with the Chinese proverb, “women hold up half the sky.” But, after meeting some of the dynamic and accomplished women from the African Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) last week, I'm convinced that, in Africa, they probably hold up 60 or even 75 percent of the sky!

AWEP, a program sponsored by the Department of State, has brought 34 African women business leaders to the United States this week in conjunction with the 9th Annual African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) Forum. Secretary Clinton, Assistant… more »

Posted under: Education

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Empowering Women in Commerce

Posted by Robert D. Hormats / March 26, 2010

Woman walks in front of electronic stock board, Tokyo, Oct. 9, 2009. [AP File Photo]

About the Author: Robert D. Hormats serves as Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs.

Yesterday, I joined Ambassador-at-Large Melanne Verveer of the Global Women's Issues, Assistant Secretary Jose Fernandez of the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, and more »

Posted under: Economic Empowerment

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