While Africa's history celebrates many women political leaders, former President of Malawi Dr. Joyce Banda argues that this rich tradition will only continue if policymakers, community leaders and civil society take steps to advance those girls born to lead.
As a distinguished fellow at the Wilson Center's Africa program in Washington DC, she is urging African countries to take on board her recommendations to foster the leadership potential in their young women.
She says gender parity in decision-making is critical for the sake of economic development, good governance, and peace and prosperity on the continent overall.
Washington correspondent Kate Fisher went to meet her and began by asking why women leaders are so important for Africa?
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