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Dr. Genevieve Duncan And Other Renowned Ghanaians Honored At The New Africa Leaders Summit ’23

Genevieve Pearl — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:51:51 +0000

Among the 100 iconic African Leaders who were called to the Legendary African Leaders Hall of Fame on July 20, 2023, were distinguished individuals such as Hon Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu – Esq, Chairman General Kwami Sefa-kayi, Dr. Genevieve Duncan Obuobi, Dr. John A. Kumah, Dr. Victor Abbey, Nii Amankra-Tetteh, Julian Opuni, Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Farouk Khailann, Dr. Dominic Oduro, and many other notable Ghanaians.

The esteemed event, organized by The New Africa Magazine, aimed to celebrate outstanding African icons from various fields. The event commenced with insightful panel discussions on a range of topics at the luxurious Alisa Hotel on July 19, and wrapped with a Gala night and Hall of Fame.

In a thought-provoking speech at the recent event, Dr. Genevieve passionately addressed the audience on the critical aspects that hold the key to shaping the future of Africa. With a special emphasis on women-led businesses and the youth, Dr. Genevieve shed light on the transformative power of collaboration and the vital role of knowledge seeking in propelling the continent towards prosperity and progress.

The Power of Collaboration

Dr. Genevieve’s first call to action centered around breaking down the barriers of competition and embracing collaboration, especially for women in business. She advocated for a collective effort, where successful individuals and enterprises come together to uplift and support each other. Collaboration, she argued, has the potential to amplify the impact of every business, fostering an environment of shared growth and success.

In a continent as diverse as Africa, collaboration is not merely an option; it is a necessity. By transcending geographical, cultural, and sectoral boundaries, businesses and individuals can share resources, knowledge, and expertise, ultimately leading to innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges. Collaboration also empowers marginalized voices, giving women-led businesses and the youth a stronger foothold in the market and society.

From Competition to Collaboration

Dr. Genevieve urged women entrepreneurs to shift their perspective from viewing each other as competitors to seeing one another as allies in a larger mission. By replacing competition with collaboration, women can collectively harness their talents and experiences to create a more inclusive and empowering entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Knowledge: The Key to Empowerment

The second crucial point in this panel discussion raised by Dr. Genevieve emphasized the significance of knowledge seeking. The dynamic nature of the world demands constant learning, and the African youth must actively seek knowledge to equip themselves with the skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Dr. Genevieve lamented the underwhelming attendance of the event’s knowledge-sharing sessions, contrasting it with the expected influx of attendees for the gala night. She urged the young audience to reverse this trend and prioritize knowledge-seeking activities over fleeting entertainment. With the internet offering an abundance of educational resources, access to knowledge has never been easier. Dr. Genevieve encouraged the youth to leverage this opportunity to their advantage.

Empowering African Youth Through Knowledge

Knowledge empowers the youth to challenge conventional wisdom, innovate, and create new possibilities for Africa’s future. By equipping themselves with diverse knowledge and skills, young people can become the driving force behind the continent’s growth and development. Moreover, knowledge fosters critical thinking, encouraging young minds to question existing norms and envision a more sustainable and inclusive Africa.

A Call to Action

Dr. Genevieve’s speech resonates as a call to action for all Africans, especially women entrepreneurs and the youth. Embracing collaboration and actively seeking knowledge can become the catalysts that drive Africa towards becoming a beacon of progress and prosperity.

As a continent blessed with vast resources, diverse cultures, and dynamic young minds, Africa has the potential to unleash its true potential through unity, cooperation, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. By supporting each other and investing in education and personal growth, Africans can collectively take charge of their destiny and build a brighter future for generations to come.

“Let us heed Dr. Genevieve’s inspiring words and embark on a journey of collaboration and knowledge-seeking, transforming Africa into a continent that is not only celebrated for its wealth of resources but also for its resilient, innovative, and empowered people. Together, we can make a lasting impact and shape a future that is nothing short of extraordinary.”

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Leveraging Africa’s Natural Resources: Lead Consultant of Tarragon Edge Calls For Systems, Others

Genevieve Pearl — Tue, 23 May 2023 11:44:25 +0000

London, UK//-Lead Consultant of Tarragon Edge, Dr Genevieve Pearl Duncan has called for the needed systems, right norms, regulations, and structures to enable Africa leverage on its endowed natural resources to attract funds available for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

She made the call when she spoke on sustainable financing at the just ended LWB Leadership Summit in London, UK from 18 -19th May 2023.

Dr Duncan also advocated that financial institutions should be ready to support businesses with incentives in green financing, advising the audience to take note of the Africa Green Bank Initiative launched at COP 27 in Egypt by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB)

She reiterated the fact that “Africa has many opportunities to leverage on and although we also have challenges, we should focus more on capitalising on our strengths; here are more than enough natural resources, put in the needed systems and structure especially in Governance and be more strategic in our negotiations”.

Dr Duncan used the occasion to call for a shift in the mindset on these issues of leadership, to remember that “we all have a role to play in ensuring Africa progresses on the agenda of sustainable future”.

Speaking on the topic- ‘Sustainable Global Financing -Challenges and Opportunities’, she stated that the issue of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) should not just be a tick of the box by firms but should be embedded in all organisations big or small.

The consultant also asked corporate/ business leaders to be intentional about ensuring committed efforts that would lead to the sustainable future come 2030 and beyond”.

Dr Duncan who shared a panel discussion with Mozambique ‘s President of the Confederation of Economic Association, Agostinho Zacharias Vuma; and George Baba Femi Executive Director of eTransact Ghana Ltd, with broadcast journalist and Partner of Channels TV London Bureau Chief, Juliana Olayinka, as the moderator.

Other key speakers at the conference were Dr Mohammad Saeed, Snr Advisor, Trade Facilitation, International Trade Center, Geneva Area Switzerland; Prince Clem Ikanada Agba, Minister for Budget and National planning, Nigeria; Dr Tinashe Manzungu, Africa Board Council, Zimbabwe; Jemma Hotta , partner at Our Clark Solicitors; among others.

The two-day conference was under the theme -Business Beyond Borders; Global Partnerships & Sustainable Investments was organised by Leaders Without Borders Development Center (LWBDC) with key partners such as Ble’ Global, Tarragon Edge Limited and California Metropolitan University.

Instructively, the Center is an internationally recognised organisation focused on improving leadership skills, entrepreneur skills while creating an environment for trade and investment opportunity.

Its mission is to create a level playground for businesses across the globe to connect, trade and expand. It is also a networking center for businesses to connect globally whilst encouraging global partnership and cross border alliances.

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Dr Genevieve Pearl Host Global Leaders At The 2022 Africa Dubai Summit

Genevieve Pearl — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:37:49 +0000

Dr Genevieve Pearl had the privilege of co-Mceeing Global leaders at the just ended Event of the Year as popularly known due to it’s business and high level networking centeredness.

The Event is a global event organized yearly by Leaders without Boarders Developmental Centre which has it’s presence in over 16 countries globally and has it’s headquarters in Canada.
The 2022 Africa -Dubai Investment Business Summit and Global Honors took place at the prestigious Raffles Hotel, Dubai between 17th to 18th November, 2022.

Dr. Blessing Enakimio represented Leaders without Borders, whiles Dr.Genevieve Pearl Duncan Obuobi represented Tarragon Edge Limited who were strategic partners for this year’s event. The event was supported under the patronage of the private office of H.H Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al-Qassimi.

Notable speakers at the 2 day events were Dr.Victor Abbey ,Ghana CEO of V5 solutions and Managing Partner of FV Global consults,Hon Aplonia ,Kenya,Amb Dunston ,Dubai private office of H.H Sheikh Al -Qassimi ,Mr Christopher Williams Martin,UK ;CEO Flyelite jet ,Hon.Dr.Henry Kwabena Kokofu (Esq) Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency’s CEO and many more.

The 2-day summit had a number of panel discussions and featured renowned panelists,speakers and moderators such as Amb Duston,Dubai Adeshola Cole ,UK,Adeshola Of Africa Change Movement,Dubai,Eugenia Abeley Owusu,Ghana etc.

The two day event ended with signing of MoU’s ,bilateral engagements as well as high level deal room discussions.
The Event ended successfully with an awards dinner and gala.
In their closing remarks Dr Blessing and her co-Mc Dr Genevieve expressed their profound appreciation to the organizers Leaders without Borders especially to Amb Dr Hillary and Dr.Eno Praise and also to the Royal office for such an opportunity to host great leaders from over 23 countries.

The call to action from this event was for leaders to be collaborative globally,be more conscious of ESG and climate issues as well as being intentional about capacity building and succession planning as we look into the Future of Global Investments in the next 50 years which was the theme of the Africa-Dubai Investment Business Summit.

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Key Highlights at The Launch of Credence Holdings in The USA,Hilton Suites Manchester, Connecticut

Genevieve Pearl — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:30:25 +0000

Dr Genevieve spoke on the need for Ghanaians in the Diaspora to look beyond all the economic issues and myths and remember to invest in local companies that have been tried and tested and are credible to handle their investments.She added that the benefits for investing in Ghana are enormous,to mention a few…

Helps with Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)
Improves our FX position as a country and the injection helps manage our cedi/dollar fluctuations
Supports the efforts on our youth unemployment situation

Home sweet home…no matter what ,some day all diaspora’s will come back home, hence it’s critical to help build our economy with their investments.

High Return on Investments (ROI)
Retirement plan (secure your retirement with some strategic investments back home)

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Dr. Genevieve Pearl Duncan Speaks At The International Wealth Concourse & Mentoring Summit

Genevieve Pearl — Mon, 23 May 2022 10:42:41 +0000

Join Dr. Genevieve Pearl and other great Leaders as they share their experiences and insights and impact the future generation. This Sunday, 29th May 2022 at the Ridge Church, near Kempinski Hotel, Accra

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Event: Webinar

Genevieve Pearl — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:59:22 +0000

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GenevievePearl Consult and others support WISE Network International to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week

Genevieve Pearl — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:18:16 +0000

WISE Network Ghana has organized a day’s forum and exhibition for young female business owners in the Accra metropolis to mark this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The event was held at Tarragon Edge SMEs ecosystem (T-Edge Hub) which provides a growth-oriented platform for knowledge, capacity building and resource sharing exclusively for SMEs, consultants and investors.

The well-attended event dubbed ‘Women Entrepreneurs Forum and Exhibition’ was held under the auspices of Upshift Global; Club G100, Financial Inclusion Africa and Genevieve Pearl Consult.

Two leading Ghanaian experts in business management who spoke at the event advised young entrepreneurs that the survival of their businesses is hinged on bookkeeping and record analysis.

According to them, bookkeeping which is keeping accurate financial records could be used to gauge the health of the businesses.

Dr Akorfa Ahiafor, the MD/CEO of Jireh Microfinance Limited, described bookkeeping as the difference between success and failure of businesses.

She added that bookkeeping helps businesses to plan their budgets, explaining that budgets are vital for businesses as they are the financial guidelines to success.

“With bookkeeping, you can assess your financial resources and manage income and expenses”, Dr Ahiafor stated.

“So we entrepreneurs fail to keep records of businesses, we will fail. It is not enough to keep records but to analyse the records as well”.

Hajia Amina Sammo, a leading Financial Literacy Consultant, added that bookkeeping makes filing a tax return easier for businesses that practice bookkeeping.

With a proper organization of records on your earnings, expenditure and others you won’t have to worry about scrambling for receipts and invoices because all your records are properly documented, she explained.

“Organization of financial records is very important. You should be able to easily assess your financial information at anytime”.

This will help when it comes to applying for grants, loans, or even attracting investors”, Hajia Sammo said.

Looking at the importance role bookkeeping and record analysis plays in the survival of businesses, the two experts encouraged the young female entrepreneurs not to be ashamed of sending their business figures to individuals and institutions to analyse for them.

Addressing the exhibitors, the President of WISE Network Ghana, Dr Genevieve Obuobi Duncan, said: “It is important for us to support businesses so that they can scale up and be sustainable”.

The exhibitors expressed their appreciation to WISE Network Ghana and its sponsors for providing the platform for them to showcase their products.

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3rd edition of TARJ Forum and trade fair to open in Kigali on November 26th

Genevieve Pearl — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:12:18 +0000

The 3^rd edition of The Africa Regional Journal (TARJ) Forum and trade fair which seeks to promote made in Africa products and services and honour distinguished achievers and personalities on the African continent will be opened in the Rwandan political capital, Kigali, on 26th November 2021.

The theme for the awards is “Promoting Free Movement of persons, goods and services across Africa”, whilst the theme for the forum is “The African Free Continental Area, a great opportunity for Africa”.

The event which is expected to serve as a platform for business development will bring together businesses and investors on the continent and the world over with the aim of promoting trade and economic development in Africa.

The occasion will equally be used to recognise and reward achievers and business as well as organisational leaders like the current Secretary General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who have excelled in their vocations and businesses in Africa.

The two day event, which starts from 26th November to 27th November 2020 will consist of a forum, seminar, exhibition and awards with the aim of promoting made in Africa products and services.

Speakers at the forum will include Dr. Mrs Helen Ndidiamaka Godswill Solomon; Dr, Victor Adoji, Economist; Silvie Potignon, Founder and Director of Sofa Services in Congo; Marlon Weir, CEO, Africamarket.com in Rwanda; Louis Yaw Afful , Executive Director, Women in Africa Network; Dr. Genevieve Duncan Obuobi, Banking and SME consultant; Ogochukwu Chidibere Nweke, Vice President of Synergies institute Ghana and Jean Malic Kalima, President, Rwanda Mining Association and Director Wolfram Mining and Processing,

As part of the programme, about 100 inspiring individuals will be listed under the African Regional Awards. Others will be honoured with the TWARM Achievers, business and leadership awards in recognition of achievers and excellence in the region.

The event has been introduced to promote regional economic infrastructure and trade expansion in Africa, through the publication of annual in-depth research on African economies and trade developments.

The title sponsor for the event is the African Regional Journal with M&C Global as the second title sponsor. Other sponsors include BSystems, Wolfram Mining and Processing Limited, People Pay, Made in Africa and JRA cosmetics.

The Director General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said “I am honoured to receive this distinction and to be recognised as one of the inspiring individuals in Africa for the 2021 edition of the TARJ forum and Exhibition’.

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The Dubai-Africa Summit 2021

Genevieve Pearl — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:37:10 +0000

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African Women In Trade Conference

Genevieve Pearl — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:03:48 +0000

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