Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Listed Among Africa's Most Impactful 100 Change Makers 2023

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian-American economist, made significant waves as she ascended to the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organization in March 2021, marking a historic milestone as the first woman and African to lead the organization. Her influence extends beyond this role, as she has served on the boards of various esteemed institutions such as Danone, Standard Chartered Bank, and the Mandela Institute for Development Studies.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Okonjo-Iweala has garnered numerous accolades, including being named among the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine in both 2014 and 2021. Her impact resonates globally, as evidenced by her inclusion in Fortune's list of the 50 Greatest World Leaders in 2015 and Foreign Policy's Top 100 Global Thinkers in 2011 and 2012.

Her dedication to transformative change has been acknowledged with prestigious honors, including election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2019 and receiving High National Honors from the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and the Republic of Liberia. In her native Nigeria, she has been awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger and the Commander of the Federal Republic, underscoring her profound influence on both national and international levels.

Furthermore, Okonjo-Iweala's commitment to education is reflected in the numerous honorary doctorate degrees she has received from 21 universities worldwide, including renowned institutions such as Yale University, Brown University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Her tireless efforts in driving positive change have been acknowledged globally, as evidenced by her receipt of the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco from the Federative Republic of Brazil in 2023.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's exemplary leadership, profound impact on global economics, and unwavering commitment to social development have rightfully positioned her among Africa's most impactful change-makers, embodying a beacon of inspiration and resilience for generations to come.

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