Unlocking Cross-Border Trade for Women-Led Enterprises

Overview

The inaugural EmpowerHER Dialogue brought together 60 women entrepreneurs, trade ministers, and customs officials to tackle the specific regulatory and practical barriers women face in cross-border commerce.

Key Outcomes

• Launched the Women in Trade Collective with 40 charter members
• Co-designed a simplified customs corridor pilot for women traders in ECOWAS
• Produced 8 country-specific trade facilitation recommendations
• Mobilized $3.2M in trade finance commitments for dialogue participants

Speakers