SheTrades Commonwealth Phase 2

FROM INSIGHTS TO ACTION: CHAMPIONING WOMEN IN SUPPLY CHAINS

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Nairobi

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PE-MY3741
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<p>Funded by United Kingdom (UK) International Development, the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme is organizing two in-person workshops to enable women-led businesses to navigate and succeed in corporate supply chains. The workshops are implemented in collaboration with the SheTrades Hub in Kenya, hosted by the Absa Bank Kenya.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This workshop aims to:</p><ul><li>Enhance knowledge and awareness of women-led businesses on the ecosystem of corporate supply chains, supplier contracts and requirements as well as corporate relationships.&nbsp;</li><li>Boost understanding and accessibility of private sector offerings and services specifically tailored for women.</li><li>Create an interactive platform for women to engage with private sector representatives, gaining insights into opportunities and resources available.</li><li>Foster networking and partnership opportunities between women and private sector entities.</li><li>Identify and address specific challenges and gaps that women-led businesses face in entering and succeeding in corporate supply chains.</li><li>Provide practical insights into corporate expectations, particularly regarding the selection criteria and application processes of large corporations like Safaricom, Unilever, etc.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>TARGET AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>Women-led businesses and corporations, with the following sectoral focus:</p><ul><li>21 March: ICT, tech, tourism, consulting service (services)&nbsp;</li><li>22 March: textile and apparels; manufacturing and agriculture&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>HOW TO PARTICIPATE?&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The participation in the event is <strong>free of charge, however, limited spots are available.</strong> Please register:</p><p><strong>Thursday, 21 March 2024</strong></p><ul><li>Women-led businesses and corporations in&nbsp;ICT, tech, tourism, consulting service:&nbsp;<a href="https://surveys.intracen.org/response/G2tIYnJZRAcCblF0V1J5S0d9cng">here…, 22 March 2024</strong></p><ul><li>Women-led businesses and corporations in&nbsp;textile and apparels; manufacturing and agriculture:&nbsp;<a href="https://surveys.intracen.org/response/G2tIYnJZRAcBblRyV1J5S0d7cX4">here…;

ITC at Spring Fair, Birmingham

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Birmingham

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B2B meeting
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BB-MN5593
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<p>The International Trade Centre supports 16 small businesses from Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal and Zimbabwe to take part in <strong>Spring Fair 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham</strong> as part of UK the STC+ and UKTP projects funded by UK in International Development.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Address:</strong><br>National Exhibition Centre<br>Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK</p><p>At Spring Fair, ITC-supported small businesses can be found in the following exhibition areas:</p><p><strong>Home — Booth No 6E60-F61</strong></p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Dhuba (Zimbabwe)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Imadi World (Senegal)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; NuktiDaana (Pakistan)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Yarn N Darn (Zimbabwe)</p><p><strong>Wellbeing — Booth No 3V24-W25</strong></p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Modara (Nigeria)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Oriki (Nigeria)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Raw Beauty (Nigeria)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Toriara (Nigeria)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Shea Origin (Nigeria)</p><p><strong>Moda Accessories — Booth No 3C40</strong></p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Felir (Senegal)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Geppetto Leather (Pakistan)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Zay Co (Pakistan)</p><p><strong>Jewellery— Booth No 2K44</strong></p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Beads Desired (Pakistan)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Enchanté (Pakistan)</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Paper Pieces (Zimbabwe)&nbsp;</p><p>o&nbsp;&nbsp; Unyasha (Zimbabwe)</p>

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The Implication of LDC Graduation for Businesses in Bangladesh Information Session

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Dhaka

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PE-OH5821
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