Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund

• 02 Mar 2024

Source: WTO

• The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) launched a USD 50 million Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund to assist women in accessing opportunities in international trade and the digital economy, coinciding with the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund aims to assist women-led businesses and entrepreneurs in developing and least-developed countries to adopt digital technologies and enhance their online presence.
  • The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has allocated USD 5 million as the first donor to the fund.
• The WTO-ITC SheTrades Summit convened over 250 women entrepreneurs from 60+ countries, along with business leaders and development partners, to discuss solutions and access new markets in a green and digital trading system, featuring masterclasses by experts.

Read more: National and Global Efforts for Women's Equality