​Introduction

​Your Gateway to Africa’s Women-Led Innovation, Insight, and Enterprise

​The LWA Global Expertise & Opportunity Exchange is a strategic platform developed by Leading Women of Africa (LWA) to connect international institutions, investors, and collaborators with Africa’s most dynamic women experts and entrepreneurs.

​From infrastructure development to agriculture, digital innovation to mining, transport to manufacturing, African women are leading transformative change across sectors. This initiative offers global partners a direct pathway to engage with credible, visionary women who are ready to co-create, invest, and lead.

​What We Offer

​Whether you're seeking:

• ​Strategic Women Partners for joint ventures, market entry, or regional expansion

• ​Credible Women Entrepreneurs to invest in or collaborate with

• ​Expert Advisors in leadership, governance, gender equity, and cross-cultural development

• ​Research & Market Insight tailored to African contexts

• ​Speakers, Trainers, and Consultants for global forums and capacity-building initiatives

​LWA is your first point of contact for doing business in Africa, through the lens of women-led excellence.

​Why Partner with LWA

• ​Pan-African Reach: Extensive network across 30+ African countries

• ​Sector Diversity: Infrastructure, agri-processing, tech, mining, transport, manufacturing, and more

• ​Credibility & Capacity: Experts with academic, policy, and enterprise credentials

• ​Tailored Matching: We connect global partners with the right women leaders for their goals

• ​Visibility & Impact: Partners are featured across LWA platforms and events

​Let’s Build Global-Africa Partnerships That Matter

​LWA invites development agencies, corporates, investors, and institutions to partner with Africa’s leading women—not just as beneficiaries, but as co-creators of sustainable, inclusive growth.

​The future of Africa is female-led, and globally connected.