Promoting gender equity and equality is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in Africa and around the world. At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Vice President Kamala Harris announced new commitments to advance women’s economic participation in Africa, including the African Women’s Trade and Investment Project and the revitalization of the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program. DTA will prioritize addressing gender and other social digital divides and accelerating women’s empowerment through and within the digital ecosystem. DFC and USAID will finalize $10 million in equity financing and $1 million in catalytic grant funding respectively. This program will support women’s participation in local peace building and security processes through targeted initiatives, including in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Source: News Business Ethiopia December 15, 2022 23:55 UTC