Deadline: September 10, 2022.

The rapid spread of digital technologies across Africa is creating many business opportunities. Yet, women entrepreneurs still face obstacles to grow their businesses. To help address this challenge, the eTrade for Women initiative, led by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, will host a Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from English-speaking African countries in Lagos, Nigeria, on 6-9 December 2022. The Masterclass is organized in partnership with Damilola Olokesusi, Founder and CEO of Shuttlers, and eTrade for Women Advocate.

ELIGIBILITY

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 2 to 5 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 : Cameroon, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda
• You want to make a difference and impact your ecosystem

BENEFITS

The Masterclass will combine :

• Inspirational Talks
• Learning Sessions
• Policy Dialogues
• Networking Opportunities

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