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LOCATION:\, Benin
SUMMARY:eTrade for Women Masterclass for Francophone Africa
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will will host its fourth Mas
 terclass for women digital entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa\, under t
 he theme: “Réussite et Transformation: Soutenir les femmes entrepreneur
 s du digital en Afrique francophone”\, from 10-13 March 2026\, in Cotono
 u\, Benin. Bridging the Digital Divide for Women EntrepreneursThe digital
  economy is expanding rapidly across Africa\, opening new pathways for inn
 ovation\, inclusion\, and entrepreneurship. Yet women entrepreneurs in the
  region continue to face barriers to digitalization\, finance\, visibility
 \, and policy engagement. Structural and societal challenges often limit t
 he full potential of women-led digital businesses.To address these gaps\, 
 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is organizing a Masterclass for women di
 gital entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa\, gathering 25 women founders 
 from across the region for four days of learning\, exchange\, and inspirat
 ion.What to ExpectThis high-impact Masterclass will offer participants the
  opportunity to:• Sharpen business skills through practical training ses
 sions led by regional experts• Exchange experiences with fellow women en
 trepreneurs tackling similar challenges• Expand networks with digital ec
 osystem actors and investors• Engage in dialogue with government represe
 ntatives to shape more inclusive digital policiesPartnersThis Masterclass 
 is hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Dr. Vèna Arielle Ahouansou\, fo
 under of Kea Medicals (Benin)\, and eTrade for Women Advocate for Francoph
 one Africa\, and is organized in partnership with the Economic Community o
 f West African States (ECOWAS).Who Can Apply?The Masterclass is open to wo
 men digital entrepreneurs from the following countries and territories in 
 Francophone Africa:• Benin\, Burkina Faso\, Burundi\, Cameroon\, Cote d
 ’Ivoire\, Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Djibouti\, Gabon\, Guinea\,
  Mali\, Mauritania\, Niger\, Senegal\, Chad\, Togo.To be eligible\, applic
 ants must:• Be a woman founder or co-founder of a digital business (e.g.
  in e-commerce\, fintech\, agritech\, edtech\, healthtech\, digital logist
 ics\, etc.)• Have at least 3 years of operational activity• Demonstrat
 e a positive social or economic impact in their community through digital 
 innovation\, women’s empowerment\, or sustainabilityHow to Apply?Applica
 tions are open until 11 January 2026.Interested candidates must complete t
 he application form available at: Masterclass.Learn moreAdditional informa
 tion will be available at: Réussite et Transformation : Soutenir les femm
 es entrepreneurs du digital en Afrique francophone | eTrade for allApplica
 tions are openLaunched by the United Nations in 2019\, the eTrade for Wome
 n initiative—powered by UNCTAD and the eTrade for all partnership—aims
  to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries by harnessing the 
 transformative power of digital technologies to drive inclusive growth and
  innovation. https://etradeforall.org/et4women/masterclasses/reussite-et-
 transformation-soutenir-les-femmes-entrepreneurs-du-digital-en\n\nView mee
 ting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclass-fr
 ancophone-africa
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LOCATION:\, Benin
SUMMARY:eTrade for Women Masterclass for Francophone Africa
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will will host its fourth Mas
 terclass for women digital entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa\, under t
 he theme: “Réussite et Transformation: Soutenir les femmes entrepreneur
 s du digital en Afrique francophone”\, from 10-13 March 2026\, in Cotono
 u\, Benin. Bridging the Digital Divide for Women EntrepreneursThe digital
  economy is expanding rapidly across Africa\, opening new pathways for inn
 ovation\, inclusion\, and entrepreneurship. Yet women entrepreneurs in the
  region continue to face barriers to digitalization\, finance\, visibility
 \, and policy engagement. Structural and societal challenges often limit t
 he full potential of women-led digital businesses.To address these gaps\, 
 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is organizing a Masterclass for women di
 gital entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa\, gathering 25 women founders 
 from across the region for four days of learning\, exchange\, and inspirat
 ion.What to ExpectThis high-impact Masterclass will offer participants the
  opportunity to:• Sharpen business skills through practical training ses
 sions led by regional experts• Exchange experiences with fellow women en
 trepreneurs tackling similar challenges• Expand networks with digital ec
 osystem actors and investors• Engage in dialogue with government represe
 ntatives to shape more inclusive digital policiesPartnersThis Masterclass 
 is hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Dr. Vèna Arielle Ahouansou\, fo
 under of Kea Medicals (Benin)\, and eTrade for Women Advocate for Francoph
 one Africa\, and is organized in partnership with the Economic Community o
 f West African States (ECOWAS).Who Can Apply?The Masterclass is open to wo
 men digital entrepreneurs from the following countries and territories in 
 Francophone Africa:• Benin\, Burkina Faso\, Burundi\, Cameroon\, Cote d
 ’Ivoire\, Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Djibouti\, Gabon\, Guinea\,
  Mali\, Mauritania\, Niger\, Senegal\, Chad\, Togo.To be eligible\, applic
 ants must:• Be a woman founder or co-founder of a digital business (e.g.
  in e-commerce\, fintech\, agritech\, edtech\, healthtech\, digital logist
 ics\, etc.)• Have at least 3 years of operational activity• Demonstrat
 e a positive social or economic impact in their community through digital 
 innovation\, women’s empowerment\, or sustainabilityHow to Apply?Applica
 tions are open until 11 January 2026.Interested candidates must complete t
 he application form available at: Masterclass.Learn moreAdditional informa
 tion will be available at: Réussite et Transformation : Soutenir les femm
 es entrepreneurs du digital en Afrique francophone | eTrade for allApplica
 tions are openLaunched by the United Nations in 2019\, the eTrade for Wome
 n initiative—powered by UNCTAD and the eTrade for all partnership—aims
  to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries by harnessing the 
 transformative power of digital technologies to drive inclusive growth and
  innovation. https://etradeforall.org/et4women/masterclasses/reussite-et-
 transformation-soutenir-les-femmes-entrepreneurs-du-digital-en\n\nView mee
 ting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclass-fr
 ancophone-africa
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LOCATION:\, Benin
SUMMARY:eTrade for Women Masterclass for Francophone Africa
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will will host its fourth Mas
 terclass for women digital entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa\, under t
 he theme: “Réussite et Transformation: Soutenir les femmes entrepreneur
 s du digital en Afrique francophone”\, from 10-13 March 2026\, in Cotono
 u\, Benin. Bridging the Digital Divide for Women EntrepreneursThe digital
  economy is expanding rapidly across Africa\, opening new pathways for inn
 ovation\, inclusion\, and entrepreneurship. Yet women entrepreneurs in the
  region continue to face barriers to digitalization\, finance\, visibility
 \, and policy engagement. Structural and societal challenges often limit t
 he full potential of women-led digital businesses.To address these gaps\, 
 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is organizing a Masterclass for women di
 gital entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa\, gathering 25 women founders 
 from across the region for four days of learning\, exchange\, and inspirat
 ion.What to ExpectThis high-impact Masterclass will offer participants the
  opportunity to:• Sharpen business skills through practical training ses
 sions led by regional experts• Exchange experiences with fellow women en
 trepreneurs tackling similar challenges• Expand networks with digital ec
 osystem actors and investors• Engage in dialogue with government represe
 ntatives to shape more inclusive digital policiesPartnersThis Masterclass 
 is hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Dr. Vèna Arielle Ahouansou\, fo
 under of Kea Medicals (Benin)\, and eTrade for Women Advocate for Francoph
 one Africa\, and is organized in partnership with the Economic Community o
 f West African States (ECOWAS).Who Can Apply?The Masterclass is open to wo
 men digital entrepreneurs from the following countries and territories in 
 Francophone Africa:• Benin\, Burkina Faso\, Burundi\, Cameroon\, Cote d
 ’Ivoire\, Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Djibouti\, Gabon\, Guinea\,
  Mali\, Mauritania\, Niger\, Senegal\, Chad\, Togo.To be eligible\, applic
 ants must:• Be a woman founder or co-founder of a digital business (e.g.
  in e-commerce\, fintech\, agritech\, edtech\, healthtech\, digital logist
 ics\, etc.)• Have at least 3 years of operational activity• Demonstrat
 e a positive social or economic impact in their community through digital 
 innovation\, women’s empowerment\, or sustainabilityHow to Apply?Applica
 tions are open until 11 January 2026.Interested candidates must complete t
 he application form available at: Masterclass.Learn moreAdditional informa
 tion will be available at: Réussite et Transformation : Soutenir les femm
 es entrepreneurs du digital en Afrique francophone | eTrade for allApplica
 tions are openLaunched by the United Nations in 2019\, the eTrade for Wome
 n initiative—powered by UNCTAD and the eTrade for all partnership—aims
  to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries by harnessing the 
 transformative power of digital technologies to drive inclusive growth and
  innovation. https://etradeforall.org/et4women/masterclasses/reussite-et-
 transformation-soutenir-les-femmes-entrepreneurs-du-digital-en\n\nView mee
 ting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclass-fr
 ancophone-africa
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TRANSP:OPAQUE
DTEND:20260313T170000Z
LOCATION:\, Benin
SUMMARY:eTrade for Women Masterclass for Francophone Africa
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will will host its fourth Mas
 terclass for women digital entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa\, under t
 he theme: “Réussite et Transformation: Soutenir les femmes entrepreneur
 s du digital en Afrique francophone”\, from 10-13 March 2026\, in Cotono
 u\, Benin. Bridging the Digital Divide for Women EntrepreneursThe digital
  economy is expanding rapidly across Africa\, opening new pathways for inn
 ovation\, inclusion\, and entrepreneurship. Yet women entrepreneurs in the
  region continue to face barriers to digitalization\, finance\, visibility
 \, and policy engagement. Structural and societal challenges often limit t
 he full potential of women-led digital businesses.To address these gaps\, 
 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is organizing a Masterclass for women di
 gital entrepreneurs from Francophone Africa\, gathering 25 women founders 
 from across the region for four days of learning\, exchange\, and inspirat
 ion.What to ExpectThis high-impact Masterclass will offer participants the
  opportunity to:• Sharpen business skills through practical training ses
 sions led by regional experts• Exchange experiences with fellow women en
 trepreneurs tackling similar challenges• Expand networks with digital ec
 osystem actors and investors• Engage in dialogue with government represe
 ntatives to shape more inclusive digital policiesPartnersThis Masterclass 
 is hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Dr. Vèna Arielle Ahouansou\, fo
 under of Kea Medicals (Benin)\, and eTrade for Women Advocate for Francoph
 one Africa\, and is organized in partnership with the Economic Community o
 f West African States (ECOWAS).Who Can Apply?The Masterclass is open to wo
 men digital entrepreneurs from the following countries and territories in 
 Francophone Africa:• Benin\, Burkina Faso\, Burundi\, Cameroon\, Cote d
 ’Ivoire\, Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Djibouti\, Gabon\, Guinea\,
  Mali\, Mauritania\, Niger\, Senegal\, Chad\, Togo.To be eligible\, applic
 ants must:• Be a woman founder or co-founder of a digital business (e.g.
  in e-commerce\, fintech\, agritech\, edtech\, healthtech\, digital logist
 ics\, etc.)• Have at least 3 years of operational activity• Demonstrat
 e a positive social or economic impact in their community through digital 
 innovation\, women’s empowerment\, or sustainabilityHow to Apply?Applica
 tions are open until 11 January 2026.Interested candidates must complete t
 he application form available at: Masterclass.Learn moreAdditional informa
 tion will be available at: Réussite et Transformation : Soutenir les femm
 es entrepreneurs du digital en Afrique francophone | eTrade for allApplica
 tions are openLaunched by the United Nations in 2019\, the eTrade for Wome
 n initiative—powered by UNCTAD and the eTrade for all partnership—aims
  to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries by harnessing the 
 transformative power of digital technologies to drive inclusive growth and
  innovation. https://etradeforall.org/et4women/masterclasses/reussite-et-
 transformation-soutenir-les-femmes-entrepreneurs-du-digital-en\n\nView mee
 ting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclass-fr
 ancophone-africa
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