ITC SheTrades Initiative

Expanding women’s opportunities in global trade

Register now and join our global platform for women in trade to learn, connect and do business.

For buyers, investors and partners

Partner with SheTrades and join us in championing women entrepreneurs and producers as we close the gender gap in business and trade and build a more inclusive economy.

For women in business

Access e-learning courses and past webinar recordings and learn what opportunities you can apply for to level up your business game and take it global.
  • Since participating in the SheTrades Rwanda Project’s barista and packaging training, my staff have improved their local market expertise in Sake Coffee – Marie Laetitia Kayitsire

  • The SheTrades and UPS in Nigeria coaching programme increased my knowledge on how to navigate national and international markets. – Funmilola Omokunga

  • In all, SheTrades has pushed me along the right path of being a successful entrepreneur. – Muthoni Waigwa

  • Thanks to SheTrades, I won a grant from Access Bank Rwanda. Now I have increased my purchases from farmer cooperatives, and my sales to supermarkets have increased by 20%. – Jaqueline Mukashyaka

  • SheTrades Commonwealth helped my business venture into new spaces and access new clients. – Wanjiru Njenga

  • Since participating in the SheTrades Rwanda Project’s barista and packaging training, my staff have improved their local market expertise in Sake Coffee – Anselma Chaleuan

  • Thanks to SheTrades we have a solid 5-year export marketing plan and 25% of our sales come from exports. Our team has grown from 10 to 35 employees. – Achini Perera

  • SheTrades through Digitalization helps small companies overcome challenges related to logistics and finance. – Ndeye Fatou Njie

Academy

Find the right course for your business needs and earn ITC certificates on SheTrades Academy.
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Finance

Connect with capital providers and fast-track your journey to investment readiness with SheTrades Invest.
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Resources

Browse our catalogue of publications and access the latest policy insights on women and trade.
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Events

Apply or register for webinars, in-person workshops or trade fairs delivered by industry experts.
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ITC SheTrades & Asian Development Bank

10 free courses on SheTrades Academy, now available in Bangla, Vietnamese and Russian!

Want to build a solid foundation in business and trade—and be export-ready? Together with ADB’s Trade & Supply Chain Finance Programme, we have curated and translated a 10-course training package just for you! Earn an ITC certificate when you complete each course—perfect for building your professional credentials.

The latest at SheTrades

The SheTrades Hubs community grows
In March 2025, ITC launched two new SheTrades Hubs in South Asia. India and Sri Lanka become the 20th and 21st countries to host such hubs.
Learn more about SheTrades Hubs
New SheTrades brochure launched
We launched our new brochure on International Women’s Day! Explore how we work to deliver real and lasting impact for women in trade.
Learn how we work
Free courses and past webinars on Academy
Knowledge is power. Access over 200 courses and past webinar recordings offered by ITC and partners of SheTrades.
Go to SheTrades Academy
Our partnership with Maersk

Three women defying the odds

Thousands of miles apart, but united in their ambition to grow their businesses and make a difference to their communities and environment. Watch three of our latest videos of Sheetal, Elizabeth and Olasumbo.
Assess your business competitiveness
Take this simple survey to identify your business’ strengths and weaknesses, and receive a recommended list of free ITC online courses specially tailored to your needs.

A global community of 21 SheTrades Hubs

SheTrades Hubs are nationally or regionally anchored resource centres for women entrepreneurs to access trainings on key topics, market and investment opportunities. Our global community comprises 19 in-country and two regional hubs across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and Middle East and North Africa region.

Corporations who care

Our partners understand that women’s economic empowerment is not just a moral imperative, but also makes good business sense.

Meet the corporations who are championing women’s economic empowerment with SheTrades—and learn how you can join us in delivering concrete results for women in trade.