Mariam Dao Gabala

thumb|Mariam Dao Gabala Mariam Dao Gabala (born on 3 March 1960) is an Ivorian finance professional, entrepreneur, consultant and women's rights advocate. She has built a career in finance, microfinance, business development and organizational management, working with international institutions and development organizations, including the World Bank, the African Development Bank and the International Labour Organization. Abidjan.net, interview with Mariam Dao Gabala. She studied at the École supérieure de commerce d'Abidjan and pursued further professional training at HEC Montréal. She later worked with Oikocredit for approximately 20 years, supporting microfinance institutions, cooperatives and social enterprises across West Africa. She also founded MDG Consulting and Investment, a firm focused on consulting, business development and coaching.E-FEMMES, profile of Mariam Dao Gabala. In addition to her professional work, Dao Gabala has advocated for women's rights, financial inclusion and women's participation in leadership and politics. She was appointed to the Senate of Côte d'Ivoire in April 2019. In January 2021, she became president of the Normalization committee of the Ivorian Football Federation, where she was responsible for overseeing reforms and helping restore institutional stability. She held the position until May 2022.Agence Ivoirienne de Presse, profile of Mariam Dao Gabala. Quotes Women's Leadership and political participation "I think when women come together they can push for transformation and they can push for change." National Democratic Institute, "Q&A: Breaking the ceiling in Côte d'Ivoire Politics" "NDI" "When the decisions are taken, we are not there." National Democratic Institute, interview on women's participation in decision-making. "NDI" "We both men and women to build a society." National Democratic Institute, interview on gender-balnced leadership "NDI" Democracy and Africa "Africa is a continent under deep transformation." National Democratic Institute, interview on democracy and political change. "NDI" "We shouldn't just want our continent to be like others in one day or two days– it is deep transformation." She said in an interview on democratic development. "NDI" Women's empowerment "Women, dare to take risks, dare to put yourselves first. Dare to learn, dare to undertake, dare to excel." Fraternité Matin, "Leadership Féminin : Dao Gabala appelle les femmes à 'oser'" "Fratmat" (September 22, 2022) "Mantain your course, because things will not always be easy." Fraternité Matin, report on her remarks on women's empowerment. "Fratmat" (September 22, 2022) External links Interview with the National Democratic Institute Interview with Abidjan.net Report on women's leadership, Fratenité Matin