In this episode, Vino Pillay (WSD Women Global Lead and IWFCI SA President) interviews Professor Sumo G Kupee, former Chairman of the Department of Economics at the University of Liberia, and former Senator in Liberia about the evolving role of women in politics. IWFCI SA supports women in business - as leaders in government, women play a proactive role in obliterating legal barriers to female workforce participation, contributing to the economic liberation and prosperity of women. As such Professor Kupee's account of Liberian women and their role in the political struggle, their current contribution and future prospects are most insightful and provide a necessary backdrop for enhancing women's role in politics and the economy.
About Professor Sumo G Kupee
Professor Sumo G. Kupee served as a senator in the National Legislature of Liberia, being elected to the position in 2005. Kupee was also the chair of the Senate Ways, Means, Finance and Budget Committee. In the past, Professor Kupee has served in various capacities at the Ministry of Finance, starting as Commissioner, Bureau of Income Tax, progressing to Special Assistant and Policy Adviser to the Minister of Finance, and later becoming Commissioner of Customs and Excise, the latter being a position he held prior to elections. With an MSc in Development Economics from the People’s Friendship University of Russia (PFUR), Professor Kupee taught at the University of Liberia from 1986-1997, and served as Chairman of the Department of Economics for six years.
World Speech Women and the International Women's Federation of Commerce and Industry South Africa present 'Boss Lady Chronicles' - a podcast series showcasing women from across the globe as they share the role they or their organisations are playing in bridging the gender divide in business.
World Speech Day Women is a Generation Equality Commitment Maker promoting advocacy under the theme of Feminist Movements and Leadership. This is achieved by investing in media produced by men and women to advance women and girls -in this instance, through podcasts.
IWFCI South Africa is the proud host of the IWFCI Global Women's Trade Summit in Johannesburg in August this year. This podcast is being launched in anticipation of the upcoming Summit, as we share opportunities, challenges, insights, wisdom, and expertise of individuals and organisations in bridging the gender divide.
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