Dambisa Moyo
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Member, House of Lords - sitting as Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge; Investor, Board member, Author.
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Today I have the great honor of being introduced into the House of Lords as Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge.
For those that want to follow, you can watch me being sworn in live at 14:30 UK time (09:30 EST) via this link:
#DambisaMoyo
#Grateful
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I am honoured to be nominated for a
#peerage
to sit in the
#HouseofLords
.
I look forward to continuing to make a contribution to public life in Britain - and to public policy that improves living standards and promotes human progress around the world.
#DambisaMoyo
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Thank you so much for being so supportive and loving to us both! So much appreciated...eternally grateful for you and Ash❤️❤️❤️
Unreal Day: So incredible proud of my brother/Co Founder & life long mentor who finally tied the knot w/ my new sister
@dambisamoyo
. Two of most kind, humble, and amazing people on the planet found each other.
#power
-couple
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Yesterday was a defining moment for me as I delivered my maiden speech as Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge.
Full speech:
#DambisaMoyo
#HouseofLords
#Peerage
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Thank you
@CHANEL
for my stunning dress from the
@KarlLagerfeld
archives & to all who helped create my
@officialMetGala
look…it takes a village 🙂
#DambisaMoyo
#MetGala2023
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I am thrilled to announce that I, along with
@ForestWhitaker
, have joined
@NBA_Africa
as strategic investors.
I have loved sport all my life, and I am hugely grateful for the opportunity to support basketball in Africa at an elite level.
This is just the beginning... 🏀
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Today, we saw the first KING'S speech in 70 years. What a momentous day!
#kingcharlesIII
#stateopeningofparliament
#ukparliament
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Tune in tonight as I sit down with
@billmaher
and other guests
@selectedwisdom
@fakedansavage
@bariweiss
@Evan_McMullin
on
#RealTime
@HBO
@Realtimers
!
#edgeofchaosbook
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Wishing everyone a peaceful and safe holiday season - looking forward to seeing you in 2023 ✨
#DambisaMoyo
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I’m honoured to be attending the State Opening of Parliament by King Charles III. One of the most important days in
@UKhouseofLords
calendar.
Watch here:
#kingcharles
#parliament
Copyright House of Lords 2022 / Photography by Annabel Moeller
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If somebody gives you feedback, thank them. Otherwise you’ll miss out on critical advice and potential opportunities. –Dambisa Moyo
#Growth
#Opportunity
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NEW YEAR, NEW BOOK! I am delighted to announce the publication of my new book "Edge of Chaos: Why Democracy is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth and How to Fix It", offering 10 radical reforms for democracy. Published globally Apr. 24. Pre-Order now:
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Just found out my new book How Boards Work was included in the Financial Times Summer books of 2021:Business !
#grateful
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Last week I had the honour of joining the House of Lords as Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge.
I intend to use my platform to continue advocating for public policy that raises living standards and promotes human progress globally.
#DambisaMoyo
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Life is stressful and chaotic. This is why hobbies are important, they allow you to:
🔹Move past fear and panic.
🔸Reconnect with what gives you meaning
🔹Release negative emotions
🔸Discover what’s important to you
Let me know what you think in the comments
#DambisaMoyo
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Today is my birthday! Thank you so much for the lovely messages I have received from all over the world! You are all much appreciated!
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.
@SamHarrisOrg
& I had a fascinating chat on his podcast Making Sense. We talked about how my life journey, the current political gridlock in developed countries, and what the rise of China means for the rest of the world.
Listen here:
#DambisaMoyo
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Each day I remind myself of this quote by Mahatma Gandhi: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
#DambisaMoyo
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I was happy to speak in the
@UKHouseofLords
debate on Artificial Intelligence last month.
Although regulation is important it should not become a synonym for risk mitigation - we need to encourage innovation and investment too.
#AIBill
#AIFuture
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20 habits to become a millionaire. Which of these do you already practice? RP by
@CNBC
#getsmarter
#wealth
#success
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Thank you
@billmaher
and
#RealTime
HBO
@RealTimers
for a great talk on Friday.
#Future
#Edgeofchaosbook
#HBO
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I gave a speech on the global economy high above the New York skyline - can you see One World Trade Center?🗽
#DambisaMoyo
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Andreessen Horowitz's
@pmarca
makes compelling arguments for why we should be optimistic about technology. Thank you, Marc, for including me on the list of Techno-Optimists at a time when it can sometimes be easy to feel pessimistic.
Read here:
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Catch me LIVE tomorrow
@9
:00 AM GMT chatting to
@flacqua
@BloombergTV
about the economy, followed by a quick roundup with
@BloombergRadio
. Can’t wait!
#economy
#bloombergtv
#bloombergradio
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The joy of reading is the greatest gift we can give to a child. A gift that keeps on giving.
Champion! RP
@wef
#getsmarter
#children
#reading
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I am hugely grateful to make a magazine cover - inside I discuss zombie corporations and the future of globalization…
#DambisaMoyo
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Read my newest article published by The Economist Magazine - "The World After COVID19 - Dambisa Moyo on a Marshall Plan for Africa". This is part of the "By Invitation" series of articles written following
@billgates
,
@mahbubani_k
, Mark Carney & others
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It is an honor to give the
@BYU
university forum address tomorrow. The forum will be broadcasted live through BYUtv at 11:05am MST.
More information:
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Thrilled to have my work listed among 50 Economic Classics alongside Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, & Adam Smith
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I completed the NYC Marathon (26.2 mi/42km)–It was painful, exhilarating & life-changing.
http://t.co/CFFF4MpWo5
http://t.co/4cJKvpMsu2
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Thank you once again to
@americanacad
for my induction into this wonderful organization. This will be displayed with great pride!
#honor
#arts
#sciences
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Spotted today in London!
Thank you
@LSEnews
for the mention, I look forward to visiting again soon.
#DambisaMoyo
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There are currently more refugees than ever recorded since WWII. Lets recommit to bettering the lives of all people.
#DambisaMoyo
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Saturday was a day I’ll never forget! I’m over the moon to have received an honorary PHD degree from the
@AmericanU
.
#DambisaMoyo
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MARATHON! I'm running the
#NYCMarathon2017
! Training is underway for the race on Nov. 5! Wish me luck!
#marathon
#runner
#training
#tbt
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US 1st quarter GDP = worst performance for US economic output in 2 yrs. Why does
#growth
matter & how can we fix it?
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@BillGates
recently said my work was promoting
#Evil
. Please read my response and urge him to re-read
#DeadAid
http://t.co/kjmhUsBdJM
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Deeply honored to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and join other members, including
@AlbertEinstein
,
@BarackObama
, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Glenn Close and
@MellodyHobson
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Inequality is one of the most serious problems confronting the world today. So, how should we think about this great challenge?
Here is a breakdown of my thoughts.
Let me know what you think below ⬇️
#DambisaMoyo
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The home of independent thinking!
@ChathamHouse
, also known as the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is an independent policy institute focused on providing solutions to global issues.
Very happy to have spoken here a number of times over the years.
#DambisaMoyo
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Just got news that I have a confirmed spot for the 2021 NY Marathon. I guess now the hard work begins.
#YouCanDoThis
#Dambisa
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#Singapore
is now the most competitive economy in the world. RP by
@cnbc
#getsmarter
#economy
#business
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I was in Helsinki, Finland today speaking at the Nordic Business Forum event with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sir Alex Ferguson.
#NBForum2014
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Always try to focus on continuous improvement. The upgrade on my photo was way overdue.
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I have been ranked the 6th most influential economist on social media (based on Klout scores)!
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Thrilled to announce I'll be joining President
@BarackObama
at the
#DemocracyForum
to discuss how we can strengthen democracy at home and around the world
Join us by following the
@ObamaFoundation
or by tuning in at the link below ⬇️
#DambisaMoyo
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Looking forward to speaking at the opening of the
#UN
General Assembly Economic & Financial Committee at
@UNDESA
on Monday!
#2030Agenda
#SDG
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Thanks
@TheEconomist
for Tbt. Brit Economist Keynes said, “When the facts change, I change my mind...” Given pandemic, I’ve updated my thoughts BUT in my book
#DeadAid
I was never against emergency aid, only systematic aid. RP
@TheEconomist
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Happy International Women’s Day!
I participated in the IWD House of Lords Debate where I spoke on the Improvements of Women’s Economic Inclusion. There’s much room for more, but it’s progress.
#ukparliament
#houseoflords
#inspireinclusion
#IWD2024
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I am delighted to share that I have been recognized by
@NACD
as an honoree of the 2022 NACD Directorship 100™, an annual recognition of the leading corporate governance experts who significantly impact boardroom practices & performance
#DambisaMoyo
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Happy International Women's Day to all of you fearless, powerful and inspiring women! This year's theme is
#BeBoldForChange
.
#UNwomen
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A couple of books which I have found immensely helpful:
1️⃣ The Tipping Point
2️⃣ The Innovator's Dilemma
3️⃣ The Art of Travel
4️⃣ How Boards Work 😉
5️⃣ The Lean Start Up
6️⃣ The Power of Charm
#DambisaMoyo
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Honored to be included once again in
@Richtopia
's Top 100 Most Influential Economist list. See the full 2020 list here:
#getsmarter
#economist
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Thanks,
@UNDESA
for hosting me at the U.N. General Assembly this week! Amazing to see 192 countries represented.
#2030Agenda
#SDG
#UNGA
#UN
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This week I'm ranked 7th most influential economist in the world by Richtopia. Click the link for the article!
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Golfing great
@TigerWoods
just won the
#tourchampionship
after 5 years and 4 back surgeries - reminder for us all...never, never, never, never, never give up!!!!
#TGR
#TW80
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Why not tie politician's pay directly to economic performance in order to improve democratic states? I want to challenge you. Read
#Edgeofchaosbook
#democracy
#newyorktimesbestseller
#dambisamoyo
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Thank you University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management for this bulk buy! I really appreciate the support.
#EdgeofChaosbook
#booktour
#getsmarter
#happywarrior
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To help fight homelessness, London buses are being turned into shelters. RP by
@worldeconomicforum
#getsmarter
#shelter
#homelessness
#London
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Goodbye 2020. Hello 2021! Wishing good health, wealth and happiness to all. Happy New Year! ©
#getsmarter
#2021
#happynewyear
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Crossing the finish line at yesterday’s
@LondonMarathon
…thank you for all your support!
#marathon
#finisher
#runner
#getsmarter
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"See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil"...words to live by! I love this sculpture I stumbled across in
#Aspen
.
#HappyWarrior
#Truth
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6 out of 7 of the Americans who won Nobel-prizes are immigrants.
-The Slaughter and Rees Report
#WorldStatisticsDay
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Did you know drinking water first thing in the morning (even before coffee) jumpstarts your system & aids in digestion & metabolism?
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The
@nytimes
published my article, "3 Things to Make the World Immediately Better after COVID-19 ". This pandemic is giving us an opportunity to rethink how we live and work but also reconsider the way the structures of our world economy operate.
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I'm watching Ken Burn's amazing documentary about Benjamin Franklin. I love the four principles the founding father chose to live by:
🔹Be extremely frugal
🔸Endeavour to speak the truth
🔹Apply yourself industriously
🔸Speak ill of no one
#DambisaMoyo
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2nd largest diamond ever discovered was unveiled yesterday at
@Sothebys
! The 1109-carat Lesedi la Rona from Botswana
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I got to be a part of the NYSE Closing Bell last week. What an experience!
#TB
#stockmarket
#closingbell
#NYSE
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I agree with
@MikeBloomberg
when he says for a government to be successful they must be:
🔹Data driven
🔸Forward Leaning
🔹Measuring Outcomes
🔸Non-Corrupt
What are your thoughts?
#DambisaMoyo
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Deeply honoured to have received
@AmericanU
's Global Alumni Leader Award.
AU empowers changemakers, and I'm proud to be part of its community.
Thank you for this award!
#DambisaMoyo
#AmericanUniversity
#Changemakers
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How are your 2017 resolutions going? Studies show most of us have dropped them by January 15!
#digdeep
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If we can put a man on the moon, we can solve
#inequality
.
#ozyfusionfest
. Thanks for hosting me
@ozy
!
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What a pleasure to address 2,000 leaders on the future of
#GlobalEconomics
at the
#PresidentsSummit
in
#Copenhagen
#Denmark
on the theme of
#BreakingBarriers
. Thank you
@PresInst
for having me and
@CSASpeakers_UK
for making the connection 🌎Photos:
@PresInst
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🔵 Failure makes us wiser.
🔶 Failure makes us stronger.
🔵 Failure can make us better.
#DambisaMoyo
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I’m delighted to join the G7's Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) and I look forward to working side-by-side with Council members to advance gender equality on a global scale.
#GEAC
#WomenBuildBackBetter
#G7UK
#DambisaMoyo
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📈 Before the pandemic, the world was already experiencing low growth rates.
Low economic growth has serious consequences for livelihoods, our ability to be active citizens, to create jobs, to enhance education & healthcare, and to solve issues like Climate Change.
#Dambisa
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It was a privilege to speak at the
@cambridgeunion
yesterday, alongside
@QueensCam
President
@elerianm
.
Thank you for having me, it was a pleasure to be there.
📷
@nordincatic
#DambisaMoyo
#CambridgeUnion
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All done! It was a tough day…Note to self: Don’t run marathons when you’re sick
@londonmarathon
#marathon
#londonmarathon
#runner
#finisher
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Great day speaking in Davos at the World Economic Forum - video coming soon!
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How's my French?
I recorded this speech in French on the 5 trends that will define the global economy post the global pandemic. We have added English subtitles for anyone who wants to follow along!
Thank you to Andrei Amarov- Founder of the Elite French Tutoring
#DambisaMoyo
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We need more diversity in boardrooms. Greater diversity leads to a greater diversity of thought, and a greater diversity of thought will provide better solutions to our greatest challenges. Here are some ways we can tackle this issue 👇🏾
#DambisaMoyo
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Don't be afraid to fail. Where would society be if these people gave up? What will your contribution be when you succeed?
#getsmarter
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Publication date is fast approaching - April 24th! "Edge of Chaos: Why Democracy is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth - and How to Fix It." Pre-order your copy today: Photo credit
#dre_the_guru
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I published this article (WSJ) this weekend on why the Chinese model can't be replicated in other emerging countries
http://t.co/V91z2rW2aA
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The things that challenge you often result in positive change in you. Go after it with the intent of improving yourself and becoming a better version of you! No challenge, no change.
#challenge
#change
#growingpains
#getsmarter
Photo credit:
@pinkorangephoto
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Look who I ran into on the
#edgeofchaosbook
tour...the elegant
@FareedZakaria
of
@CNN
#GPS
#CNN
#Booktour
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It's been just over 1 year since I joined the House of Lords. Here's what I have been up to.
#houseoflords
#maidenspeech
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