10-13 March 2026
Francophone Africa
Cotonou
Français
Digital transformation offers growth opportunities for African businesses, but women entrepreneurs still face obstacles to successfully grow their businesses. The eTrade for Women initiative, championed by the United Nations - Trade and Development (UNCTAD), invites women entrepreneurs in the digital and e-commerce sectors from 15 countries from francophone Africa to its Masterclass on 10-13 March 2026, in Cotonou, Benin. The Masterclass is organized in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS; also known as CEDEAO in French and Portuguese) and in partnership with Dr.Vèna Arielle Ahouansou, Co-Founder and CEO of Kea Medicals, and eTrade for Women Advocate for the region.
Who can apply to the Masterclass?
In order to apply to the Masterclass, you need to meet the following requirements:
- You are a woman and you are the founder/co-founder of your business
- You have a track record of at least 3 years in this role
- New technologies and digital tools are at the heart of your business model and operations
- You are based in one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo-Kinshasa (DRC), Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Togo
- You are making a difference and creating a positive impact on your community
We strongly encourage candidates from indigenous communities, marginalized groups and persons with disabilities to apply, as we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Do you meet all these criteria? Join us and take a dive into the digital transformation!
APPLY HEREThe Masterclass is free of charge. Financial support for travel and accommodation may be available for selected applicants.
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