DR AMANY ASFOUR - (SPECIAL AWARD) woman of impact AWARD
Dr Amany Asfour is one of Africa’s most influential voices in business leadership and a tireless champion for women’s empowerment and continental economic integration. As President of the Africa Business Council, she has consistently advanced bold, future-focused agendas that strengthen intra-African trade, elevate private sector participation, and position African enterprises for global competitiveness.
A respected advocate, policy shaper, and bridge-builder, Dr Asfour’s work cuts across borders, sectors, and generations. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to inclusive growth, ensuring that women and young entrepreneurs are not only represented but empowered to lead Africa’s economic transformation.
Through its strategic partnership with the Africa Prosperity Network, the Africa Business Council plays a pivotal role in driving collaboration, prosperity, and a shared vision of a more integrated and self-sustaining Africa. Dr Asfour’s legacy continues to inspire action, unity, and possibility across the continent.
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR APCA NOMINEES
Nominees for the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards (APCA) must exemplify excellence, integrity, and measurable impact in advancing Africa’s prosperity. They should demonstrate innovation, leadership, and a commitment to sustainable growth that transcends national boundaries and contributes to regional integration, job creation, and empowerment. Their achievements must reflect the spirit of Africa’s Single Market agenda. They must also be an example of Africa’s collective progress, serving as an inspiration to others through verifiable results, ethical conduct, and a lasting contribution to the continent’s development and global image.
AWARD PRESENTATION CRITERIA
Aside from circumstances deemed exceptional, one of the strict rules of the APCAs requires Award winners to accept the award in person. Absent awardees are neither announced nor handed an award. In the case of Presidential awards, however, the award may be accepted on behalf of the Head of State by their vice or deputy President or Head of State or Government.