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Some of Africa’s representatives at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, SPIEF 2024

SPIEF’24 is one of the biggest global gathering of entrepreneurs, business leaders , policy makers , activists and economic professionals.

It’s a unique platform where issues of international economic development are discussed, cooperation ties established and lasting economic friendships initiated. SPIEF 2024 brought together thousands of members of the global business community to discuss issues, policies and strategies needed the economic growth of Africa, Russia and other global emerging economies . SPIEF 2024 provided an inclusive environment which encouraged productive deliberation, meaningful dialogue and exchange of innovative ideas.

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Cross section of DevCA representatives at the just concluded St Petersburg International Economic Conference,SPIEF’24. .mary.c.thomas

SPIEF’24 is one of the biggest global gathering of entrepreneurs, business leaders , policy makers , activists and economic professionals.

It’s a unique platform where issues of international economic development are discussed, cooperation ties established and lasting economic friendships initiated. SPIEF 2024 brought together thousands of members of the global business community to discuss issues, policies and strategies needed the economic growth of Africa, Russia and other global emerging economies . SPIEF 2024 provided an inclusive environment which encouraged productive deliberation, meaningful dialogue and exchange of innovative ideas.

With sponsorship from , an initiative dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs , business leaders, advocates, technology experts ,scientists and coordinators of youth projects and initiatives, DevCA representatives were able to engage in conversations around her SDG thematic projects.

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Celebrating our Director of Partnerships and one of Africa’s biggest assets…a man of value and enviable impact!
Happy birthday Sir .

Cheers to a more beautiful and fulfilling year ahead 🥂

Botswana’s Lebogang Maruapula is the regional ambassador for Girl Rising, an international movement which brings awareness on equal opportunities for girls. She is also the co-founder of “The Goddess Foundation”, which focuses on women empowerment for young women through mentorship and education.

Driven by a passion to positively influence her community and make a meaningful impact, Maruapula co-founded The Goddess Foundation in 2011, and which has since been involved in mentoring young women and hosted the Goddess Sanitary Pad Drive to provide feminine personal care products to underprivileged girls.

Passionate about community and social development, Maruapula is also a United Nations Online volunteer as well as an activist at UNICEF Pacific’s Youth Media.

She was a fellow at the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders and a World Economic Forum Global Shaper in 2014.