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But in the legislature, there's still not quite the acceptance of letting women break through the glass ceiling. It's clearly a man's world.

— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

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"Africa’s share of world trade has stagnated by 3 per cent because they are still exporting the same things."

"Africa has potential not only for critical minerals but also for clean energy."

"Women need to be part of the solution, not just a part of the discussion."

"Sometimes trade is unfairly blamed for things that are due to technology."

"The US should also think because trade is about interdependence, and if countries decide to trade by themselves, that won't work."

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