Speakers

Lourdes Caposso Fernandes, also known as Madame Compliance, is a prominent figure in Angola, taking on roles as a lawyer, politician, writer, teacher, social entrepreneur, compliance activist, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. She is recognized as the founder of the Compliance Academy of Africa (CAA). She is renowned for her focus on the ethical management of African natural resources, particularly oil and gas, to ensure sustainable development in African countries for future generations. Lourdes is also known for her unique efforts in valuing African human and financial capital, working towards liberating Africa from economic and financial dependence on a familial level. She has been a member of the World Economic Forum Africa since 2012 and is commonly called “the Compliance and Human Capital Madame.” Currently, she serves as a Congresswoman in the Angolan Parliament, looking to more than 22 million people focusing on children, women, and the youth.