“Mastercard Foundation is committed to creating positive global change, to equity, and inclusivity, and they understand that this requires a long-term view as well as working collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders.” Nigeria
The new directors, Louise Arbour and Dominic Barton, “with their depth of knowledge and insight will be invaluable in our effort to achieve our goal of enabling 30 million young people in Africa to secure dignified and fulfilling employment, said Chair, Mastercard Foundation Board of Directors, Jim Leech, who welcomed them onboard.
In this role, she led advocacy efforts on international migration, provided policy advice, and coordinated the engagement of UN entities on migrations issues. In her remark, she said “Mastercard Foundation is committed to creating positive global change, to equity, and inclusivity, and they understand that this requires a long-term view as well as working collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders. These are values I share, and I look forward to being a part of what they do.”
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