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Procurement for Women's Economic Empowerment: Advancing Sustainable Development Goal #5
In March, UN Development Business, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Businesswomen's Network (CBW), hosted a panel discussion on procurement for women's economic empowerment. Representatives from UN Women and the Government of Kenya spoke on the panel and interacted with participants from the private sector, governments, international organisations and other stakeholders. See a snapshot of the discussion here.
The event took place alongside the 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, dovetailing the inaugural meeting of the newly formed High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment.
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Unlocking Markets for Women to Trade
This new report from the International Trade Centre, now available at shop.un.org, provides an overview of initiatives undertaken by trade and investment support institutions, governments and multinational companies that aim to facilitate the integration of women-owned businesses in international markets.
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Inaugural Aid & International Development Forum Held in Africa
In February, more than 300 participants representing NGOs, UN agencies, donors, governments and the private sector gathered at the inaugural Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) Africa Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event was an opportunity to share knowledge and build partnerships on innovations in aid delivery and development in the region.
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WEConnect Resources
Check out training resources and events from our partner, WEConnect International, connecting women business owners to market opportunities.
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