Context In line with the EU’s Global Gateway Team Europe Initiative, the ICR Facility is supporting the EU Delegation in Kenya to enhance private sector engagement and improve the investment climate, with a particular focus on the logistics sector along the Northern Corridor. This effort is being carried out in collaboration with Eurocham Kenya, a […]
Context While Jamaica’s Orange Economy, known for its global cultural influence, holds great potential, formal collaboration structures remain weak – particularly affecting women entrepreneurs. Many women in sectors like crafts face challenges due to systemic barriers and limited opportunities for collective advocacy. Strengthening industry associations could enhance women’s representation in Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) and support […]
Context The Ministry of Trade and Industry of Sierra Leone has the sole mandate of developing policies and programmes to stimulate local and export trade as well as to enhance private sector investment, industrial and economic growth. The Ministry envisages a private sector-led economy, which will ensure that the socio-economic needs of the citizens are […]
Context Despite notable progress, women entrepreneurs in the Dominican Republic continue to face significant structural barriers that limit their participation in the formal economy. These include limited access to finance, unequal distribution of unpaid care responsibilities, gender-based stereotypes, restricted market access, and a lack of representation in leadership roles. These challenges not only hinder women’s […]
Context Cross border trade is the only source of income and livelihood for women operating in this informal economy. However, leadership positions in associations are predominantly taken by men. Women lack the leadership and advocacy skills that can enable them to articulate their own issues and challenges through lobbying relevant government and public officials at […]
Context The ICR Facility provided technical assistance to the Women Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (WCCIMA) to address the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing and leveraging digital trade and e-commerce opportunities in Nigeria. It is part of a broader effort to promote inclusive economic growth through gender-responsive strategies and to position […]
Context According to United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UNWomen) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), Public and private procurement generates trillions of dollars in economic activity and fuels market interactions that span the globe. This is evident in the size of public procurement around the world, which accounts for […]
Context The CCFCC is a parastatal entity created in 1996 by Interministerial Order No. 17/MCTP/MDRHV operating under the supervision of the Ministries in charge of Trade and Agriculture. It is dedicated to the improvement and promotion of the coffee and cocoa sectors and the coordination of its marketing. The Committee is composed of 14 members […]
Context SMEDAN is a national government agency created in 2003 and established to support and promote the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, recognizing their crucial role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation. SMEDAN plays a pivotal role in shaping policies that support the growth and sustainability of Small and […]
Context Women play a pivotal role in the Uganda creative arts: from crafting and tailoring businesses to entertainment. However, gender-based discrimination and cultural stereotypes still limit women’s (and youth) capability to create sustainable and flourishing businesses and careers within the industry. The Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Creative Industries (UGAPAFOCI) is a parliamentary policy forum […]
Context The technical assistance conducted a study on social economy in Benin, to give an overview of the sector and make recommandations on how to structure it. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Benin will use the results to engage in a PPD and advocate for a new regulatory framework. Objectives The intervention […]
Context The technical assistance produced a study assessing the situation of women in the maritime logistics sector and the obstacles they face in four Indian Ocean countries (Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles). A public-private working group on maritime connectivity will be set up, based in part on this study, to discuss its recommendations and define […]
