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What women in developing countries need to thrive in e-commerce

What women in developing countries need to thrive in e-commerce

24 May 2023
Experts examine the challenges to overcome to level the digital trade playing field for women in developing countries and boost gender equality.
Global forum spotlights actions to make trade more sustainable and inclusive

Global forum spotlights actions to make trade more sustainable and inclusive

2 May 2023
The UN Trade Forum 2023 will highlight how developing countries can use trade to tackle global challenges including protecting the ocean, reducing digital and gender inequalities, and building more resilient economies.
UNCTAD and Thailand partner to strengthen women’s capacity to use technology

UNCTAD and Thailand partner to strengthen women’s capacity to use technology

31 Mar 2023
The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.
Tackling gender divides can create more e-commerce success

Tackling gender divides can create more e-commerce success

17 Mar 2023
Experts at an UNCTAD event outline how to enable women to benefit more from the digital revolution and enhance their participation in trade.
Angola: Empowering women through honey

Angola: Empowering women through honey

14 Mar 2023
An UNCTAD project is harnessing the power of bees to help women improve their livelihoods while creating sustainable opportunities in rural communities in the southern African nation.
How to unlock women’s potential in the digital economy

How to unlock women’s potential in the digital economy

8 Mar 2023
By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD and Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework
Training helps more women in least developed countries benefit from trade

Training helps more women in least developed countries benefit from trade

2 Mar 2023
UNCTAD’s online courses equip participants to design and implement policies to bridge gender gaps in trade.
Women scientists from developing countries at the forefront of cutting-edge research

Women scientists from developing countries at the forefront of cutting-edge research

9 Feb 2023
Participants of UNCTAD and Okayama University’s Young Female Scientist Programme are breaking the glass ceiling in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

Netherlands commits $10 million for UNCTAD’s work on digital economy, business and investment facilitation

18 Jan 2023
The country’s ministry of foreign affairs, trade and development cooperation will provide the funds during the period 2023–2026
Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

23 Dec 2022
The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.