5-7 October 2022
Francophone Africa
Dakar
OnLine
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 Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), invited 21 women entrepreneurs in the digital and e-commerce sector from 6 countries from francophone Africa to its Masterclass held online, on 5-7 October 2022. The Masterclass was organized in partnership with Birame Sock, Founder and CEO of Kwely, and eTrade for Women Advocate.
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, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville (RC), 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!
APPLICATIONS CLOSEDThe Masterclass is free of charge. Financial support for travel and accommodation may be available for selected applicants.
Agenda
Coming soon
Birame Sock
VISIT BIRAME'S PROFILE
Our partners for this Masterclass
