ℂ𝕆𝕄𝔽𝕎𝔹 𝕄𝕒𝕝𝕒𝕨𝕚 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝟙,𝟘𝟘𝟘 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕦𝕣𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜

𝑬𝑾𝑬𝑨 𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑭𝑾𝑩 𝑬𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂 10-𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 40 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔

Groupement des Femmes Entrepreneurs de Madagascar officiel (GFEM) or COMFWB Madagascar has successfully completed a RECAMP Training program aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and market access of Malagasy women entrepreneurs in targeted value chains within COMESA Member States. The training focused on technical, entrepreneurial, and managerial skills to empower women business owners to succeed in local and international markets. By providing essential tools and knowledge, RECAMP aims to foster deeper regional economic integration and enable women to actively participate in global value chains. Pitch sessions were held during the training, allowing women entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services, refine their pitches, and secure potential funding and partnerships. This empowers them to transform their ideas into reality and contribute to regional economic growth.

La Chambre Nationale des Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises (COMFWB) Tunisie a activement participé à un atelier national organisé les 3 et 4 décembre dernier, en collaboration avec le Secrétariat du COMESA et le gouvernement tunisien. Cet événement avait pour objectif principal de sensibiliser les femmes et les jeunes aux opportunités offertes par le commerce intra-régional et de les encourager à s'y engager activement.

With its partners, the Zambia Federation of Associations of Women in Business (ZFAWIB) or COMFWB Zambia hosted the 2024 Women’s Insaka to empower Zambian women leaders. The event focused on evaluating Zambia's progress in gender equality, developing strategies to increase women's economic participation, and fostering collaboration among women leaders. By emphasizing the need for an enabling environment, the Insaka aimed to inspire action and create a more inclusive future for Zambian women.

The COMFWB Malawi Chapter held a meeting with the Graça Machel Trust to review its 2024 program promoting women's participation in trade. Key issues identified were limited access to public procurement and lack of knowledge on export processes. To address these, they reviewed their advocacy plan, analyzed barriers, and optimized their approach for greater impact. This collaboration aims to empower women in trade through better information and export training, ultimately promoting inclusive economic growth.