Women empowerment is a key driver of economic and social development and is at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Despite progress, women still face numerous challenges in participating in trade and other economic activities across countries in Africa: from limited access to assets to insecure conditions in cross-border activities, and unequal opportunities for training and managerial positions in trade policy-making bodies.
This session will bring together NTFC representatives to share experiences and brainstorm on possible approaches to advance gender equality in trade facilitation reforms in Africa.
This panel will also be an opportunity to promote best practices and discuss lessons learnt from their experiences.
Moderated by: Ms Shamika Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD
Speakers:
Ms Dorothy Ng’ambi Tembo, Deputy Executive Director, ITC
Ms Estelle Igwe, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, UN/CEFACT Vice-Chair
Ms Stella Kisuze, Executive Officer, Uganda Revenue Authority
Ms Johanna Tornstrom, Assistant Programme Manager, Capacity Building Directorate, WCO
