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WB chief impressed by women empowerment

The President of World Bank, Bob Zoellick, has praised Rwanda’s efforts to economically empower women. He made the remarks this week during the Akilah Fundraising event held in Washington DC-USA. Akilah Institute for Women is a college for young women in Rwanda, which aims at transforming their lives by equipping them with skills, knowledge and confidence to become better leaders and entrepreneurs.
Akilah students in a class.  The fundraiser in Washington DC to aid the institution was attended by World Bank President Bob Zoellick. The New Times / File.
Akilah students in a class. The fundraiser in Washington DC to aid the institution was attended by World Bank President Bob Zoellick. The New Times / File.
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