eTrade for Women Masterclass (2025)

About the Project

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will host its second in-person Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from South-East Asia and the Pacific, including Timor-Leste, in Manila, Philippines, under the theme “Powering Growth & Impact for Women-Led Digital Businesses.” The Masterclass will bring together 22 women founders — including five participants from the Pacific and Timor-Leste — for four days of learning, exchange, and inspiration.

Participants will offer the opportunity to:

  • Sharpen business skills through practical training sessions led by regional experts
  • Exchange experiences with fellow women entrepreneurs tackling simillar challenges
  • Expand networks with digital ecosystems actors and investors
  • Engage in dialuge with governments represenateive to shape more inclusive digital policies

This Mastercalss is  hosted by UNCTAD in collaboration with Ms Angeline Tham, eTrade for Women Advocate for South-East Asia and pacific and the economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). 

Select women businesses from the Pacific Islands shortlisted for this cohort are from Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Click here for more information: https://unctad.org/meeting/etrade-women-masterclass-south-east-asia-and-pacific

Start and End Date

November
2025
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November
2025

Geographical Focus

Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Main Beneficiary

Private Sector

Status

Active

Budget ($)

Donors

Sweden, Netherlands, Government of Australia

Implementing Agency

UNCTAD

Contact Person

Martine Julsaint Kidane
Economic Affairs Officer

Policy Area

PA6. E-commerce Skills Development

Strategic Output

6.1. The regional innovation/start-up ecosystem for E-commerce business ventures is strengthened.

Measures

6.1.5 Provide digital and business skills training to all women entrepreneurs

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