MASS MAIL 30 MARCH 2005 - THE FUTURE OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP

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MASS MAIL
30 MARCH 2005
THE FUTURE OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP
CUTS INTERNATIONAL (CUTS - CONSUMER UNITY AND TRUST SOCIETY)
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The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development. Please direct any correspondence to: info@isupportafrica.com

THE FUTURE OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP
CUTS INTERNATIONAL (CUTS - CONSUMER UNITY AND TRUST SOCIETY)

THE FUTURE OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP
Africa's new face for leadership

South Africa president, Mr. Thabo MBEKI, made a statement: "No Government in South Africa could ever claim to represent the will of the people if it failed to address the central task of the emancipation of women in all its elements..."

How true! The challenge for Africa is to identify and capacitate our women for leadership in business and government. Women must therefore be given the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills and leadership expertise for them to be positioned and equipped to compete globally.

We then also have to acknowledge and recognise our women achievers who can impart valuable information to potential women leaders.

Women have a pivotal role in the growing of our economy.

On 11 and 12 April 2005, in Pretoria, South Africa at the CSIR International Convention Centre, IMS (Intelligent Management Strategies), will be hosting a conference focused on the Future of Women Leadership - Africa's New Face for Leadership.

Yours truly, Peter METCALFE, was asked to chair this important event, featuring a list of eminent women achievers from all walks of life - this list includes:
Lindiwe Hendricks, Deputy Minister, The Department of Trade and Industry
Namane Magau (Dr), President, Business Women's Association of South Africa
Louisa Mogudi, Director, Fusion Consulting
Nicky Weimar, Senior Economist, Nedcor
Nomonde Majikija, Chairperson, South African Women Entrepreneurs' Network
Heidi Brauer, Director, Markinor
Susan Nkomo, CEO, Office of the Status of Women
Dr Danisa Baloyi, Chairperson, Southern Africa Entrepreneurship and Small Business Association
Gill Marcus, Professor of Policy, Leadership and Gender, Gordon's Institute of Business Science
Sindi Mabaso, President, African Women Chartered Accountants
Nomonde Mapetla, Chairperson, Khula Enterprises
Reana Rossouw, Founder, Renaicance Consultants
Queen Zwane, MD, Thulihaul
Sunny Stout Rostron, Executive Coach & International Performance Consultant

.....and then also Freddy Bruintjies, Area Manager, Business Partners Umsobomvu Franchise Fund -the only other "thorn" amongst the bevy of prominent women speakers! - I have received word from the organisers that some men folk will also be attending this conference, which has been ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA

For more information on this 'not to be missed' event - please contact:

Contact: Lisa HELM - +27 21 590-8300
Email: lisa@intelmanstrat.co.za
Visit Website: www.intelmanstrat.co.za

Viva our Women - Viva!

Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA.
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_upcoming_events/index.htm

CUTS INTERNATIONAL (CUTS - CONSUMER UNITY AND TRUST SOCIETY)
You may recall I made mention of the recent CUTS-CITEE (Centre for International Trade, Economics & Environment) launch meeting of the project: Linkages between Trade, Development & Poverty Reduction. This event, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands and Department for International Development, United Kingdom, was held in Jaipur, India.

I have now launched detail from this event on our website and have included CUTS INTERNATIONAL on the list of organisations serving Africa - such as Commissions for Africa; OECD; NEPAD and others - CUTS INTERNATIONAL is one organisation willing to "Walk the Talk" and willing to allow for a process of participation - please see:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_development/cuts_international/index.htm

Take care

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