General Electric Africa has been honored at the United Nations
2013 Global Leadership Awards Dinner in New York, USA, in recognition of GE’s
commitment to the “Every Women Every Child” (EWEC) initiative championed by the
UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, as well as its partnerships in innovation,
healthcare development, and advancement of country-owned solutions across
Africa.
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Business News reports that the dinner hosted a gathering of UN supporters
who came together to recognize top corporate leaders such as GE Africa who have
done incredible work to create a better world for everyone.
The President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation, Kathy
Calvin, was quoted as commending GE and other awardees for their remarkable
contributions to humanity.
She said GE and the other awardees represent the best
examples of a global network working to reduce poverty, improve health, and
empower girls and women around the world.
“We live in a time of great change when we are all challenged to
think differently, act innovatively, and come up with new solutions to complex
and evolving problems” Calvin said.
President and CEO, GE Africa, Jay Ireland who received the award
on behalf of the company, said the UN’s focus on supporting the development of
Africa makes the global organization natural partners of GE.
Stressing that GE remains committed to meeting the UN Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs), through its healthy magination strategy which is
directed at affordable and quality access to healthcare for all.
On her part Janeen Uzzell, Director, Healthcare Programs for GE
Africa said over the past four years, GE has partnered with Every Woman Every
Child and presented its commitment in support of appropriate medical devices
for low resource settings. She said the outcomes have proven successful in many
ways: through innovative products, leadership on the Innovative Workers Group;
our partnership with Nigeria and the Save One Million Lives initiative.
Over the past 56 years, the Global Leadership Awards Dinner has
called attention to the vital role the UN plays in helping the global community
advance peace, prosperity and justice. It recognizes individuals and
organizations for their outstanding leadership in furthering the purposes of
the United Nations Charter and advancing UN causes — from global health and
economic development, to human rights, education, and environmental
sustainability.
Chuks Egbuna/GEE
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