Why the World’s Most Influential Women Think Beyond Politics
By Blossom Ukoha The world’s most influential women are redefining the meaning of leadership. While politics remains one of the most visible avenues of public service, the ability to shape economies, direct technological innovation, influence financial systems and drive social progress increasingly extends beyond elected office. Today, influence is exercised through governments, corporations, financial institutions, philanthropic organisations and technology companies, reflecting a broader shift in where global power resides. According to the 2025 edition of Forbes’ World’s Most Powerful Women, the 100 women on its annual ranking collectively command approximately US$37 trillion in economic power, up from an estimated US$33 trillion in 2024. Forbes also estimates that they influence the lives of more than one billion people, while the top five women alone account for nearly US$27 trillion in economic influence and impact approximately 765 million people. These figures illustrate that leadership in the twenty-first century is increasingly measured by…
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