BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8d319b0c39c DTSTART:20260721T053000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260721T143000Z LOCATION:\, Kenya SUMMARY:eTrade for Women Masterclass for English-speaking Africa CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will host a Masterclass for w omen digital entrepreneurs from English-speaking Africa\, under the theme: “From Resilience to Scale: Women Digital Entrepreneurs Transforming Afr ica’s Economy”\, from 21-24 July 2026\, in Kenya\, Nairobi.Bridging th e Digital Divide for Women EntrepreneursThe digital economy is expanding r apidly across Africa\, opening new pathways for innovation\, inclusion\, a nd entrepreneurship. Yet women entrepreneurs in the region continue to fac e barriers to digitalization\, finance\, visibility\, and policy engagemen t. Structural and societal challenges often limit the full potential of wo men-led digital businesses.To address these gaps\, UNCTAD is organizing a Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from English-Speaking Africa\, gathering 25 women founders from across the region for four days of learn ing\, exchange\, and inspiration.What to ExpectThis high-impact Masterclas s will offer participants the opportunity to:• Sharpen business skills t hrough practical training sessions led by regional experts• Exchange exp eriences with fellow women entrepreneurs tackling similar challenges• Ex pand networks with digital ecosystem actors and investors• Engage in dia logue with government representatives to shape more inclusive digital poli ciesPartnersThis Masterclass is hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Ms. Hilda Moraa\, Founder &\; CEO of Pezesha (Kenya)\, and eTrade for Wome n Advocate for English-Speaking Africa for the period 2024-2026.Who Can Ap ply?The Masterclass is open to women digital entrepreneurs from the follow ing countries:- Cameroon\, Ethiopia\, Gambia\, Ghana\, Kenya\, Liberia\, N igeria\, Rwanda\, Sierra Leone\, South Sudan\, Sudan\, Tanzania\, and Ugan daTo be eligible\, applicants must:• Be a woman founder or co-founder of a digital business (e.g. in e-commerce\, fintech\, agritech\, edtech\, he althtech\, digital logistics\, etc.)• Have at least 3 years of operation al activity• Demonstrate a positive social or economic impact in their c ommunity through digital innovation\, women’s empowerment\, or sustainab ilityCandidates from indigenous communities\, marginalised groups and pers ons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.How to Apply?Applic ations Applications are open until 26 April 2026.Interested candidates mus t complete the application form available at: Application - eTrade for Wom en Masterclass for English-Speaking Africa – Fill out formLearn MoreAppl ications information will be available at: eTrade for allAbout the eTrade for Women InitiativeLaunched by the United Nations in 2019\, the eTrade fo r Women initiative—powered by UNCTAD and the eTrade for all partnership —aims to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries by harnessi ng the transformative power of digital technologies to drive inclusive gro wth and innovation.https://etradeforall.org/et4women/masterclasses/resilie nce-scale-women-digital-entrepreneurs-transforming-africas-economy\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclas s-english-speaking-africa DTSTAMP:20260825T060931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8d319b0c3bf DTSTART:20260722T053000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260722T143000Z LOCATION:\, Kenya SUMMARY:eTrade for Women Masterclass for English-speaking Africa CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will host a Masterclass for w omen digital entrepreneurs from English-speaking Africa\, under the theme: “From Resilience to Scale: Women Digital Entrepreneurs Transforming Afr ica’s Economy”\, from 21-24 July 2026\, in Kenya\, Nairobi.Bridging th e Digital Divide for Women EntrepreneursThe digital economy is expanding r apidly across Africa\, opening new pathways for innovation\, inclusion\, a nd entrepreneurship. Yet women entrepreneurs in the region continue to fac e barriers to digitalization\, finance\, visibility\, and policy engagemen t. Structural and societal challenges often limit the full potential of wo men-led digital businesses.To address these gaps\, UNCTAD is organizing a Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from English-Speaking Africa\, gathering 25 women founders from across the region for four days of learn ing\, exchange\, and inspiration.What to ExpectThis high-impact Masterclas s will offer participants the opportunity to:• Sharpen business skills t hrough practical training sessions led by regional experts• Exchange exp eriences with fellow women entrepreneurs tackling similar challenges• Ex pand networks with digital ecosystem actors and investors• Engage in dia logue with government representatives to shape more inclusive digital poli ciesPartnersThis Masterclass is hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Ms. Hilda Moraa\, Founder &\; CEO of Pezesha (Kenya)\, and eTrade for Wome n Advocate for English-Speaking Africa for the period 2024-2026.Who Can Ap ply?The Masterclass is open to women digital entrepreneurs from the follow ing countries:- Cameroon\, Ethiopia\, Gambia\, Ghana\, Kenya\, Liberia\, N igeria\, Rwanda\, Sierra Leone\, South Sudan\, Sudan\, Tanzania\, and Ugan daTo be eligible\, applicants must:• Be a woman founder or co-founder of a digital business (e.g. in e-commerce\, fintech\, agritech\, edtech\, he althtech\, digital logistics\, etc.)• Have at least 3 years of operation al activity• Demonstrate a positive social or economic impact in their c ommunity through digital innovation\, women’s empowerment\, or sustainab ilityCandidates from indigenous communities\, marginalised groups and pers ons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.How to Apply?Applic ations Applications are open until 26 April 2026.Interested candidates mus t complete the application form available at: Application - eTrade for Wom en Masterclass for English-Speaking Africa – Fill out formLearn MoreAppl ications information will be available at: eTrade for allAbout the eTrade for Women InitiativeLaunched by the United Nations in 2019\, the eTrade fo r Women initiative—powered by UNCTAD and the eTrade for all partnership —aims to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries by harnessi ng the transformative power of digital technologies to drive inclusive gro wth and innovation.https://etradeforall.org/et4women/masterclasses/resilie nce-scale-women-digital-entrepreneurs-transforming-africas-economy\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclas s-english-speaking-africa DTSTAMP:20260825T060931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8d319b0c3c8 DTSTART:20260723T053000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260723T143000Z LOCATION:\, Kenya SUMMARY:eTrade for Women Masterclass for English-speaking Africa CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will host a Masterclass for w omen digital entrepreneurs from English-speaking Africa\, under the theme: “From Resilience to Scale: Women Digital Entrepreneurs Transforming Afr ica’s Economy”\, from 21-24 July 2026\, in Kenya\, Nairobi.Bridging th e Digital Divide for Women EntrepreneursThe digital economy is expanding r apidly across Africa\, opening new pathways for innovation\, inclusion\, a nd entrepreneurship. Yet women entrepreneurs in the region continue to fac e barriers to digitalization\, finance\, visibility\, and policy engagemen t. Structural and societal challenges often limit the full potential of wo men-led digital businesses.To address these gaps\, UNCTAD is organizing a Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from English-Speaking Africa\, gathering 25 women founders from across the region for four days of learn ing\, exchange\, and inspiration.What to ExpectThis high-impact Masterclas s will offer participants the opportunity to:• Sharpen business skills t hrough practical training sessions led by regional experts• Exchange exp eriences with fellow women entrepreneurs tackling similar challenges• Ex pand networks with digital ecosystem actors and investors• Engage in dia logue with government representatives to shape more inclusive digital poli ciesPartnersThis Masterclass is hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Ms. Hilda Moraa\, Founder &\; CEO of Pezesha (Kenya)\, and eTrade for Wome n Advocate for English-Speaking Africa for the period 2024-2026.Who Can Ap ply?The Masterclass is open to women digital entrepreneurs from the follow ing countries:- Cameroon\, Ethiopia\, Gambia\, Ghana\, Kenya\, Liberia\, N igeria\, Rwanda\, Sierra Leone\, South Sudan\, Sudan\, Tanzania\, and Ugan daTo be eligible\, applicants must:• Be a woman founder or co-founder of a digital business (e.g. in e-commerce\, fintech\, agritech\, edtech\, he althtech\, digital logistics\, etc.)• Have at least 3 years of operation al activity• Demonstrate a positive social or economic impact in their c ommunity through digital innovation\, women’s empowerment\, or sustainab ilityCandidates from indigenous communities\, marginalised groups and pers ons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.How to Apply?Applic ations Applications are open until 26 April 2026.Interested candidates mus t complete the application form available at: Application - eTrade for Wom en Masterclass for English-Speaking Africa – Fill out formLearn MoreAppl ications information will be available at: eTrade for allAbout the eTrade for Women InitiativeLaunched by the United Nations in 2019\, the eTrade fo r Women initiative—powered by UNCTAD and the eTrade for all partnership —aims to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries by harnessi ng the transformative power of digital technologies to drive inclusive gro wth and innovation.https://etradeforall.org/et4women/masterclasses/resilie nce-scale-women-digital-entrepreneurs-transforming-africas-economy\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclas s-english-speaking-africa DTSTAMP:20260825T060931Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8d319b0c3d0 DTSTART:20260724T053000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260724T143000Z LOCATION:\, Kenya SUMMARY:eTrade for Women Masterclass for English-speaking Africa CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will host a Masterclass for w omen digital entrepreneurs from English-speaking Africa\, under the theme: “From Resilience to Scale: Women Digital Entrepreneurs Transforming Afr ica’s Economy”\, from 21-24 July 2026\, in Kenya\, Nairobi.Bridging th e Digital Divide for Women EntrepreneursThe digital economy is expanding r apidly across Africa\, opening new pathways for innovation\, inclusion\, a nd entrepreneurship. Yet women entrepreneurs in the region continue to fac e barriers to digitalization\, finance\, visibility\, and policy engagemen t. Structural and societal challenges often limit the full potential of wo men-led digital businesses.To address these gaps\, UNCTAD is organizing a Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from English-Speaking Africa\, gathering 25 women founders from across the region for four days of learn ing\, exchange\, and inspiration.What to ExpectThis high-impact Masterclas s will offer participants the opportunity to:• Sharpen business skills t hrough practical training sessions led by regional experts• Exchange exp eriences with fellow women entrepreneurs tackling similar challenges• Ex pand networks with digital ecosystem actors and investors• Engage in dia logue with government representatives to shape more inclusive digital poli ciesPartnersThis Masterclass is hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Ms. Hilda Moraa\, Founder &\; CEO of Pezesha (Kenya)\, and eTrade for Wome n Advocate for English-Speaking Africa for the period 2024-2026.Who Can Ap ply?The Masterclass is open to women digital entrepreneurs from the follow ing countries:- Cameroon\, Ethiopia\, Gambia\, Ghana\, Kenya\, Liberia\, N igeria\, Rwanda\, Sierra Leone\, South Sudan\, Sudan\, Tanzania\, and Ugan daTo be eligible\, applicants must:• Be a woman founder or co-founder of a digital business (e.g. in e-commerce\, fintech\, agritech\, edtech\, he althtech\, digital logistics\, etc.)• Have at least 3 years of operation al activity• Demonstrate a positive social or economic impact in their c ommunity through digital innovation\, women’s empowerment\, or sustainab ilityCandidates from indigenous communities\, marginalised groups and pers ons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.How to Apply?Applic ations Applications are open until 26 April 2026.Interested candidates mus t complete the application form available at: Application - eTrade for Wom en Masterclass for English-Speaking Africa – Fill out formLearn MoreAppl ications information will be available at: eTrade for allAbout the eTrade for Women InitiativeLaunched by the United Nations in 2019\, the eTrade fo r Women initiative—powered by UNCTAD and the eTrade for all partnership —aims to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries by harnessi ng the transformative power of digital technologies to drive inclusive gro wth and innovation.https://etradeforall.org/et4women/masterclasses/resilie nce-scale-women-digital-entrepreneurs-transforming-africas-economy\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclas s-english-speaking-africa DTSTAMP:20260825T060931Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR