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

Discover premium products and services, invest in women’s businesses and their local communities, and partner with SheTrades as we make global trade both inclusive and sustainable.

For women in business

Connect to over 40,000 businesses, showcase your products and services to international buyers, and access learning, investment and business opportunities to take your business 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.

Are you a Bangladeshi women-led business looking to take your business global? ADB’s Trade & Supply Chain Finance Programme, in collaboration with ITC SheTrades, just launched a free 10-course training package curated just with you in mind. Earn an ITC certificate when you complete each course.,

The latest at SheTrades

ITC & ApexBrasil launch SheTrades Brazil Hub; ITC & MDIC release new policy findings
Brazil becomes the 19th SheTrades Hub, the sixth of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean. At the launch event, ITC and MDIC presented new data gathered by the SheTrades Outlook policy tool.
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Business Essentials for the Digital Age – webinar series
How can you leverage technology to scale your business? What options are available? Find out from our upcoming webinar series for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
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Small Steps to Success – online training programme
Ongoing until 25 November, this series of 12 online training sessions will bolster your entrepreneurial skills, from ideation to pitching and networking.

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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.
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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 19 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 17 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.