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women's leadership media economics

From: GIJN Africa (@gijnAfrica)

Call for papers! @RealAWiM is calling for abstract submissions ahead of the #AWiM2026 conference in Windhoek, Namibia (Dec. 3-4) under the theme, ‘Powering Women’s Leadership: Media, Economics and Governance’. Deadline: April 30. https://t.co/nGF0IMF0z3 https://t.co/tRltcX6Hex

Deadline: April 30, 2026Detected Apr 26

Suggested angles

Frame research on how media ownership structures in African countries directly impact women's access to leadership positions and decision-making platforms, using Namibia as a case study for regional patterns

Position work examining the economic barriers women face in media entrepreneurship and how closing funding gaps could accelerate female-led media companies across Southern Africa

Highlight findings on media representation of women in governance roles and how coverage shapes public perception of women's leadership capability in political and economic sectors

Submit an abstract examining the intersection of media representation, economic opportunity, and women's political representation in Southern Africa, timed to AWiM2026's Windhoek venue and governance focus.