Dr. Nadia Ayub, the Associate Dean of the College of Economics & Social Development (CESD) at IoBM, was one of the esteemed participants at the Empowering Women Leaders' Summit, held from October 7 to 11, 2023, in Islamabad. This summit played a pivotal role as part of a prestigious fellowship program organized by Michigan State University and the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE - HEC). This initiative received funding from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan.
The primary objective of this program was to empower and prepare women leaders in the field of higher education in Pakistan for senior leadership roles. When sharing her experience, Dr. Nadia Ayub said, 'This program provided a unique opportunity to develop skills necessary for leadership in higher education, particularly in the areas of communication, strategic planning, organizational management, change management, resilience, conflict resolution, career planning, and mentoring.”
Dr. Nadia Ayub's participation in the Empowering Women Leaders' Summit aligns closely with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) & SDG 17 (Partnerships). SDG 5 (Gender Equality) emphasizes the importance of empowering women and ensuring equal access to leadership roles, especially in higher education. By fostering women's leadership skills and capabilities, initiatives like this summit contribute to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Furthermore, the collaborative efforts involved in such programs reflect SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, which underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in achieving sustainable development.
Dr. Nadia Ayub’s participation in the Empowering Women Leaders' Summit underscores IoBM's commitment to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by promoting the empowerment of women in leadership roles within higher education. This initiative not only facilitates skill development for women leaders but also illustrates the collaborative spirit of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), essential for achieving sustainable development through multi-stakeholder engagement.