Africa’s Largest Platform for Advancing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Conceived in 2022, the Gender and Inclusion Summit has quickly become a leading platform dedicated to advancing gender-responsive governance across Africa. The summit brings together a diverse group of experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge on gender-transformative policies and practices, advocate for inclusive governance and economic participation, and strengthen networks to foster collaboration for impactful gender initiatives.
Conceived in 2022, the Gender and Inclusion Summit has quickly become a leading platform dedicated to advancing gender-responsive governance across Africa. The summit brings together a diverse group of experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge on gender-transformative policies and practices, advocate for inclusive governance and economic participation, and strengthen networks to foster collaboration for impactful gender initiatives.
Distinguished speakers and participants have included country leaders, sitting and past Ministers, High Commissioners to Nigeria, first-class traditional leaders, and industry leaders.
2024 Gender & Inclusion Summit Recap
25
Immersive Sessions
2,000+
Physical Attendees
105
Speakers
24
Exhibition Stands
5,000+
Virtual Participants
At the PIC, we are committed to shaping a future where gender equality and social inclusion are not just aspirations, but realities that empower individuals and communities to thrive.
Through our multifaceted programs, PIC has trained over 300 development practitioners and impacted key sectors through policy advocacy, research, and innovative gender programming. Our work continues to drive systemic change by fostering equitable opportunities, dismantling barriers, and promoting social inclusion across Africa.
The Gender and Inclusion Summit is delivered as a two-day hybrid event, featuring a Youth Summit, Plenary, Breakout Sessions, Oral and Poster Presentations, Creative/Art Competitions, as well as an exhibition booth display.
Distinguished speakers and participants have included country leaders, sitting and past Ministers, High Commissioners to Nigeria, first-class traditional leaders, and industry leaders.
Our Impact
The summit has catalyzed key national initiatives such as the development of Nigeria’s Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy, the kickoff of the Gender Policy in Agriculture across six Nigerian states, and the introduction of the WEE Communication Toolkit amongst others.
Notable outcomes of the summit include the annual release of the Purple Book, which offers actionable policy and program recommendations, driving continuous progress toward gender inclusion in Nigeria and beyond.
The Purple Book
The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first national institutionalized behavioral initiative in Africa supporting government and stakeholders to make behaviorally informed decisions and generate evidence for impact driven interventions in critical thematic areas.
WHERE WE WORK
What We Do
+2341 2952849
pic@nesgroup.org
ABUJA
Plot 1524, Cadastral Zone B08, Jahi District, FCT Abuja.
LAGOS
The Summit House 6, Oba Elegushi Street, off Oba Adeyinka Oyekan Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos.
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