Women and trade
March 08, 2022 -
Annette Ssemuwemba, Apurva Mudliar and Peter Donelan
Women play a key role in fighting climate change
Women are 14 times more likely to die from a climate disaster than men. Despite being face-to-face with the problem, women are often not part of the solution.
September 21, 2021 -
Deanna Ramsay
Women-run businesses getting a boost in Rwanda and Zambia
Small businesses are receiving support to access much-needed finance
September 07, 2021 -
Deanna Ramsay
In Lesotho, looking to expand from farming
Support efforts include new tools, from the tangible to the abstract
August 19, 2021 -
Shea is trading in French-speaking Africa
The multimillion-dollar shea industry is booming in French-speaking Africa. With the right support, there is a lot of room for the sector to grow and for rural women to benefit.
June 22, 2021 -
Annette Ssemuwemba
A year of digitalization for women entrepreneurs?
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the trade ecosystem for women in the developing world
May 25, 2021 -
Deanna Ramsay
Striving to take the local handicrafts of northern Lao PDR global
More training, more links to buyers of rural arts means more income for women
February 04, 2021 -
Emeline Wuilbercq
Pay cuts and forced overtime: COVID-19 takes heavy toll on Ethiopia's garment workers
Originally published by Thompson Reuters Foundation News on 22 December 2020
December 15, 2020 -
Global Shea Alliance
On augmenting Togo’s shea industry
Public-private partnership to boost incomes in shea.
December 01, 2020 -
Dr. Fahmida Khatun
Access to finance is crucial for women entrepreneurs
In Bangladesh, COVID-19 is impacting the female labour force more
October 05, 2020 -
Deanna Ramsay
For women in business in The Gambia and Zambia, making all the right moves
Breaking ground with new ideas and new partnerships in two African countries
October 01, 2020 -
Maria Sokolova
On the role of women trade trainers
In trade for development, more female trainers could make a big difference
September 30, 2020 -
Deanna Ramsay
Investing in The Gambia’s small businesses
Artisan handbag maker taking her enterprise forward, and receiving new financing
September 29, 2020 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Women at the Rwanda border
Country's cross-border traders persevere despite COVID-19 challenges
September 07, 2020 -
Stephanie Barrientos, Charlotte Pallangyo
Building back equitably: Spotlight on women workers in global value chains
Women workers in global value chains have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
July 29, 2020 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Making it faster and easier for South Asian women to take businesses online
Recently launched ecommerce training program and portal will help hundreds of women entrepreneurs in South Asian LDCs become part of regional and global supply chains.
July 21, 2020 -
Cecilia Ugaz Estrada, Müge Dolun, Carmen Schuber, Nicolas Schmidt
Industries post-COVID-19: A gender-responsive approach to global economic recovery
Women’s specific needs and potential as leaders and agents of change must be considered for COVID-19 mitigation and recovery measures.
July 02, 2020 -
Candice White
Making trade facilitation gender sensitive
New tool offers actions to tackle the barriers to trade that women face
July 01, 2020 -
Deanna Ramsay
How to tackle least developed countries' gender gaps in tech use and data
Originally published by Devex on 10 March 2020
June 25, 2020 -
Global Shea Alliance
Seeing the silver lining in shea - Kora’s story
Shea is critical to the income of rural communities, and a new effort across four shea-producing countries in West Africa is looking to boost those incomes
June 15, 2020 -
Violeta Gonzalez Behar, Houria Djoudi
Protecting trees, empowering women, ensuring incomes – suggestions for a just shea story
How to ensure the women who collect shea benefit from being part of the global marketplace
May 25, 2020 -
Annette Mutaawe Ssemuwemba
How women in developing countries can harness ecommerce
Originally published in World Economic Forum Agenda on 24 April 2020
April 20, 2020 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Young designer shaking up Gambia’s fashion industry
Taking traditional African prints and making them modern, a female entrepreneur is aiming to go global – armed with the right business tools
April 09, 2020 -
Trudi Hartzenberg
COVID-19 in Africa – some reflections on trade matters
Poverty, inequality and exclusion are key factors contributing to the devastating effects of COVID-19 on all African countries.
March 02, 2020 -
Deanna Ramsay
Hanna Norberg: On instigating a new, and growing, trade community
The Trade Experettes founder discusses the blossoming global network of female experts from ‘all walks of trade’
November 18, 2019 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Women bringing home the goods at international textiles trade fair
Opportunities and challenges abound for Zambia entrepreneurs eyeing new markets
November 11, 2019 -
Michelle Kovacevic
From kitchen to boardroom: One woman’s story of business success
In Zambia, a sweet idea spurs entrepreneurship
October 29, 2019 -
Talking trade, and making 'Made in Vanuatu'
See how Vanuatu is recovering from the effects of Cyclone Pam, and how one handicrafts seller is striving for "Vanuatu made" to become the norm.
October 22, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay
Ann Linde: Talking aid for trade, global growth and making trade deals happen
Then Swedish Minister for Foreign Trade, Ann Linde (now Minister for Foreign Affairs) discusses supporting developing country exports and the need to close the gender gap
September 23, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay
Isatou Touray: On getting good data, shaping gender-responsive policies and unleashing women in business
On the sidelines of the Aid for Trade Global Review 2019, The Gambia’s Vice President discusses the potential of women in trade
September 18, 2019 -
Amelia Kyambadde, Ratnakar Adhikari
Unleashing the power of women to transform the world’s poorest countries
Originally published by Thomson Reuters Foundation News on 11 September 2019
September 09, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay
Anne Kabahuma Kalinzi: Pushing for local handicrafts, readying for global business
Empowerment and markets are on this Ugandan woman’s agenda
July 01, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay, Violeta Gonzalez Behar
4 ways to empower women in the world's poorest countries
Originally published by World Economic Forum Agenda on 24 June 2019
June 25, 2019 -
Marianne Musumeci, Kaori Miyamoto
Strengthening the gender dimension of aid for trade in the least developed countries
Aid for trade can support women’s economic empowerment, which is key to sustainable development.
April 04, 2019 -
Michelle Kovacevic, Violeta Gonzalez Behar
Friendship across borders: When trade brings peace
Businesswomen creating a united front in Rwanda and the DRC
March 23, 2019 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
New initiative aims at transforming economic lives of women in Least Developed Countries
TOKYO – 23 MARCH 2019 – Across the world’s 47 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), women continue to face constraints that limit their participation in trade.
December 13, 2018 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Speaking from the heart: Empowering women to share business ideas
EIF has been working with hundreds of entrepreneurs for the past few years, to help them build and implement strategies for brand promotion, participate in regional and international trade fairs, improve in processing capabilities and value addition as well as provide support to cooperatives
December 07, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Monique van Daalen: On women, better business and Rwanda’s trade landscape
Following a recent visit to Rwanda with EIF, Netherlands Ambassador to the WTO and LDC Sub-Committee Chair Monique van Daalen discusses seeing the country’s cross border trade efforts in person, as well as the country’s policy in action
October 26, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
In Zambia, enhancing women’s economic horizons
Launch of country’s SheTrades initiative to focus on agriculture and textile industries
August 13, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Ibrahima Sittina Farate: As one woman innovates, a nation’s exports set to bloom
In Comoros, an essential oils doyenne has plans for her country’s unique yields
July 17, 2018 -
Dragons' Den: Bright ideas for inclusive trade development in LDCs
Representatives from LDCs had the unique opportunity to pitch new investment opportunities that support inclusive trade to the experts, and received immediate feedback
July 13, 2018 -
Talking trade strategies for small businesses, women, and youth
This session gathered ministers from LDCs and global leaders to discuss implementation of trade strategies and national-level plans in light of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
July 09, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Princess of Burkina Faso Abze Djigma: On the need to support small businesses in LDCs, and good finance
We need to be in the driver's seat of economic growth because it's important for us and for the next generation, and is the right pathway to trade with other countries. It's my duty to start doing some of the homework to facilitate trade
June 07, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Women & Trade Magazine
In this issue: "Samoa's coconuts go global," "Taking female-led businesses from local to global," and "Women at the helm of Senegal's mango industry"
April 29, 2018 -
Daria Shatskova
OECD event parses unleashing the potential of women and youth
On 5 April the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) opened its doors to welcome over 500 participants, including government officials, private sector, civil society and academia, to brainstorm on what needs to be done to empower 4.6 billion women and youth worldwide.
March 20, 2018 -
Simon Hess, Deanna Ramsay
In Vanuatu, ‘market mamas’ are taking care of business
Women entrepreneurs are helping to restore island nation’s economy after the ravages of Cyclone Pam
March 14, 2018 -
Anoush der Boghossian
Making Aid for Trade work for women
Originally published in International Trade Forum
March 08, 2018 -
Simon Hess, Hang T.T. Tran
Wanjira Mathai on women's renewable energy entrepreneurship in LDCs
EIF Coordinators Hang Tran and Simon Hess interview Wanjira Mathai of wPOWER partnership on women's entrepreneurship in renewables
March 08, 2018 -
Taking female-led businesses from local to global
International Women's Day discussion highlights the need for entrepreneurship and markets, and what comes next The flashing images show women from across the world at work – in fields and offices, on boats and streets, at home and abroad.
February 18, 2018 -
Samoa's coconuts go global
“Coconuts are both culturally and economically important to Samoans,” says Alberta Vitale, Associate Director of Samoa’s Women in Business Development Incorporated (WIBDI).
February 01, 2018 -
Rosalie's story from Vanuatu
Rosalie is not just any market mama. She is the founder of Bulvanua Arts & Handicrafts – a cooperative of 30 traders who are promoting Made in Vanuatu products in place of imports.
December 13, 2017 -
Market mamas work together to promote Vanuatu-made products
Rosalie’s day starts at 4 a.m., kneading coconut cream rolls with her eldest daughter to sell at the local community shop down the road from her house.
November 26, 2017 -
Annette Mutaawe Ssemuwemba
Women at the helm of Senegal’s burgeoning mango industry
Aminata Dominique Diouf was seven years old when her father bought a small farm 15 minutes from the Senegal-Gambia border.
November 21, 2017 -
EIF impact on women in the Least Developed Countries
Executive Director of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Ratnakar Adhikari discusses the impact EIF has on the lives and livelihoods of women in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
December 21, 2016 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Trade, promoting equal gender opportunities and empowering women and girls
Meet a young woman from Cambodia who received silk production training through an EIF project
November 17, 2015 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Trade, building sustainable livelihoods, fostering greater competition and managing water conservation
Chandra and her 25 colleagues from her women's association take a break from the day's farming business to hold a meeting on their ginger business prospects and the stiff market competition they face with India's value-added ginger.
March 06, 2014 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Improved trade policies in fish sectors could address gender inequalities
New UNCTAD-EIF study of the fisheries sector in The Gambia shows trade policies have to be inclusive if they are to reduce poverty