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A woman in global trade: Striking the balance
By Elizabeth R. Auma K, Trade Policy Leader/Bridging Policy, People & Purpose/ Founder, Hearts& Trade I have worked with women in boardrooms, at borders, in markets, in faith ministries, and with women simply trying to navigate their way through life. Some lead highly technical negotiations. Some lead political delegations. Others carry goods and babies under…
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Transforming economies: Insights from King Solomon’s trade principles
By Elizabeth R. Auma K, Trade Policy Leader/Bridging Policy, People & Purpose/ Founder, Hearts& Trade Many years ago, I wondered why a particular prayerful group of women I knew was perpetually broke. I then ventured into the study of the wise and wealthy King Solomon. I am currently in the advanced stages of finalizing a…
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The three-year-old who taught me Trade Policy
By Elizabeth R.Auma K As I stood by the roadside at Kalerwe Market one evening, I observed the power of human connection. In that moment, I learned a lesson no trade policy classroom could ever teach yet one that could make trade policy far more meaningful and effective. A little girl, no more than three…
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Tata Nambi’s story: What Policy owes every citizen
By Elizabeth R.Auma K Tata Nambi (Nambi’s father), like Mama Sarah, wakes long before the sun casts its light on the rugged path from his home to the main road. He walks to the market along a dark, narrow path, seemingly unafraid of the thugs people warn about. He is not fearless. Rather, the cost…
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The strength behind every trade agreement
Elizabeth R.Auma K History was one of my favorite subjects in school. I was fascinated by the stories of remarkable men and women. Their names became the reason we either passed with distinction or repeated a class. Beyond the familiar names of Hitler and Napoleon, there was Helen of Troy, ‘the face that launched a…
A heartbeat in every policy
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