Empretec 2016 Women in Business Awards Ceremony

The Empretec Women in Business Award (E-WBA) is awarded to women who have benefited from the business development services of the Empretec programme – a pioneering UNCTAD programme for the promotion of entrepreneurship that operates in 36 developing countries. In line with the theme of this year’s World Investment Forum, the E-WBA will focus on the crucial role that women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment contribute to the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals agenda. The awards presentation is intended to be both entertaining and inspirational, and provide an opportunity for the entrepreneurs to share their experience on how they contribute to sustainable development in different sectors by starting at the local level. Aside from showcasing 3 finalists, 2 special mention recognitions will also be granted to a young entrepreneur and a social start-up respectively.

The ceremony will highlight the role of women entrepreneurs in developing innovative business ideas, providing jobs, and increasing incomes in their communities. It will also discuss some of the main challenges women in developing countries encounter when developing their businesses;

• Present and celebrate the 3 winners of the E-WBA 2016

The ceremony will conclude with the announcement of partnership agreements for the 5 finalists (these could be investment opportunities, study tours, mentorships)

Issues to be addressed

• Facilitating micro-level performance of women entrepreneurs towards achieving the SDGs
• The impact of SDGs and other global accords on women entrepreneurs’ performance and reporting
• Women empowerment in achieving the SDGs

Find out more about Empretec and the Women in Business Award http://empretec.unctad.org/.