SheTrades Mauritius Hub: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Rodrigues

The SheTrades Mauritius Hub, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme and the Commission for Industrial Development in Rodrigues, is conducting a ‘Field Visit and Capacity Building Workshop’ for women entrepreneurs in Rodrigues. This initiative forms part of the Economic Development Board’s role as the host agency for the ITC SheTrades Initiative to empower women entrepreneurs and support the internationalization of their products and services. The programme is partially funded by the United Nations Development Programme and will be held as from 26th to 28th August 2024.

The visit will be led by Mrs. Nirmala Jeetah, Director of Bio Industry & Project Development, ITC SheTrades Mauritius Hub. The objectives include assessing the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, raising awareness of the benefits of joining the SheTrades platform, and enhancing their export readiness and participation in overseas events. A list of potential export-ready companies will be compiled, and a tailored action plan will be developed in collaboration with the women-led businesses in Rodrigues.