HRH Amb. Ossai Ifeanyi Joins CGD Talks, Champions Investment in Women and Children
Washington, D.C. – April 25, 2025 – HRH Ambassador Ossai Ifeanyi, renowned global diplomat, humanitarian, and advocate for sustainable development, will be attending today’s high-level event hosted by the Center for Global Development (CGD), in collaboration with Theirworld, under the theme: “Increasing Financing for the Early Years: Returns for Children, Women, and Economies.” The event, part of CGD’s 2025 Spring Meetings, is being held at the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., in attendance are a global audience of policymakers, thought leaders, and civil society champions.
At a time when economic uncertainty, conflict, and widening inequalities continue to threaten the wellbeing of vulnerable populations—particularly children and women—this timely discussion places renewed focus on the transformative power of early childhood investment. The forum will explore bold and scalable strategies to prioritize financing for maternal health, early learning, and foundational care systems, which are now widely recognized as key pillars of long-term economic growth and social stability.
For HRH Ambassador Ossai Ifeanyi, this engagement is deeply personal as well as professional. A father himself, he has often spoken about the importance of building a world where every child, regardless of background or geography, has the tools to thrive. His participation reaffirms his longstanding belief that policies must center families, invest in the earliest stages of life, and recognize parents as key drivers of national development.
“As a father, I understand that the most important investment we can make isn’t just in infrastructure or innovation—it’s in the hearts and minds of our children,” said HRH Ambassador Ossai. “We are called not only to govern wisely but to leave behind a society where families are supported, women are empowered, and children are given a strong start. This is how we secure the future.”
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Ambassador Ossai, who serves as an Ambassador with the Institute for Economics and Peace and an Innovator with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, has consistently used his platform to champion inclusive growth strategies rooted in dignity, equity, and real-world outcomes. His career has spanned diplomacy, enterprise, and advocacy—each area reinforcing his mission to promote people-centered development at every level of governance.
The CGD Spring Meeting’s emphasis on early years financing is especially relevant to Africa, and to East Africa in particular, where the population is growing rapidly and the median age is among the youngest in the world. For the continent to truly harness its demographic dividend, leaders must urgently prioritize investments in early childhood education, nutrition, and parental support. Ambassador Ossai’s presence ensures that the voice of Africa—grounded in urgency, opportunity, and vision—is not only heard but integrated into the global agenda.
The event will also explore innovative models for financing, including public-private partnerships and catalytic capital strategies that can unlock resources for frontline services in low- and middle-income countries. For HRH Ambassador Ossai, whose experience includes structuring large-scale, cross-sector solutions in healthcare and construction, such dialogue reflects his broader goal: to bridge global capital with grassroots needs, ensuring that development efforts remain both scalable and sustainable.
As the discussions unfold in Washington, HRH Ambassador Ossai Ifeanyi stands not just as a participant, but as a bridge—connecting policy with practice, the global with the local, and ambition with action. His involvement in the CGD Spring Meetings continues to underscore a life’s work rooted in service, fatherhood, and a relentless pursuit of a better, safer world for all children.
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About HRH Amb. Ossai Ifeanyi:
HRH Amb. Ossai Ifeanyi is a distinguished global leader and visionary renowned for his impactful contributions in healthcare, infrastructure, diplomacy, and technology innovation. His work continues to influence policy and development initiatives aimed at enhancing economic prosperity and sustainable growth across Africa and globally.
