
Victoria Kwakwa
@victoriakwakwa
@WorldBank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Economist, Mother of 3. Passionate about Africa's development and helping Africans thrive!
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-kwakwa/ 19-01-2014 13:30:29
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Always a pleasure to meet Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema and reaffirm World Bank’s strong commitment to supporting #Zambia. We deeply value our partnership in driving sustainable growth and development. Read more about our partnership: wrld.bg/E7k650VkElP



Delighted to meet with H.E President William Samoei Ruto, PhD today. Grateful to #Kenya for hosting the @worldbank's regional hub in Nairobi! We also discussed energy, water storage & irrigation & policy reforms in critical areas to strengthen governance & drive productivity & efficiency.



#Comoros’ experience shows that disaster preparedness is a game changer. With World Bank, they’ve set an example for the world on how rapid response and climate resilience can save lives. Click to learn more: wrld.bg/IVc950Vi3H9


Access to finance can be life-changing. In #Ethiopia, women entrepreneurs are proving that with the right support, they can transform industries. Thanks to World Bank initiatives, over 40,000 women-led businesses are flourishing. A story worth celebrating! wrld.bg/yanu50VoVwn

"Women’s voices matter, but we’re still fighting to be heard!" In the 1st episode of Victoria Kwakwa’s #AfricaWomenImpact series, @MonicaMusonda, CEO of Java Foods, shares her vision for gender equality in leadership. Watch the full interview here: wrld.bg/asyr50VqAE5


"The future is female!" In the latest #AfricaWomenImpact episode, Flora Mutahi, CEO of @MelvinsTeas, shares her inspiring journey of resilience & leadership with Victoria Kwakwa. Her advice? "Don’t let the mountain be you—believe in yourself & take risks!" wrld.bg/asyr50VqAE5


Believe in yourself—you can do it!" Grace Mhema's powerful message for young women aspiring to enter #STEM. Watch her inspiring journey alongside Dr. Asinta Manyele in the latest episode of #AfricaWomenImpact hosted by Victoria Kwakwa. Watch now 👉 wrld.bg/asyr50VqAE5

"Le monde change, notre combat aussi." Face aux défis de demain (IA, conflits, crises), comment les femmes peuvent-elles façonner un monde plus juste ? La ministre de l'Éducation de la RDC, Raïssa Malu, partage ses réflexions avec Victoria Kwakwa. #AfricaWomenImpact

"Yes, I can be Finance Minister one day!" 🇦🇴 That’s the impact of role models. Victoria Kwakwa & Angola Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa discuss why young women need to see leadership to believe it’s possible. Watch & be inspired: wrld.bg/asyr50VqAE5 #AfricaWomenImpact

WATCH NOW | #AfricasPulse: Join the conversation on Africa's future with NalediMadala, Joseph Asunka, and Andrew Dabalen. Tune in now for expert insights on the right balance of regulation, job creation, and growth: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…