Conference Speaker Callvia xScore 37

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/NQOw4CkprD https://t.co/KR9dfaq13G

Deadline: April 30, 2026Detected Apr 12

Suggested angles

Submit research on how media ownership structures in African countries either enable or constrain women's access to economic decision-making roles, with specific case studies from the Southern African region that could resonate with the Windhoek audience.

Propose a paper examining the relationship between women's representation in political media coverage and their actual advancement into governance positions, using data that contrasts media narrative with electoral/appointment outcomes.

Present findings on economic barriers women face when launching media enterprises or accessing media platforms to amplify their leadership voices, positioning this as a governance issue that affects democratic participation.

Position your submission as addressing a specific gap in how African media systems either amplify or silence women's economic and political leadership.