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Top 10: Women in Supply Chain in the Middle East and Africa

Key Takeaways for Business Growth: 1. Regional Expansion: Tapping into agreements like AGOA opens doors to new markets. It's a reminder that Kenyan businesses can thrive by scaling beyond local borders. 2.Fashion as a Global Opportunity: Wandia has hired over 500 staff and generated more than $8M in revenue. This proves that African fashion is not just a trend—it's a serious business vertical with potential for global growth. 3. Data-Driven Decisions: She uses footfall counters in every store to track conversion points—a key metric for growth. Measuring every step of your customer journey helps make smarter decisions. 4. Bringing Others Along: With initiatives like Shopzetu, she’s creating platforms for new entrepreneurs. It’s a lesson in collaboration—bringing diverse players into the brand ecosystem strengthens the business. 5. Innovative Leadership: Hiring a fractional CEO who works one day a week allows Wandia to build capacity without overextending resources. This innovative approach to leadership shows the importance of adapting new models for scaling teams. My aha moments What struck me most was how confidently Wandia Gichuru shared her company’s revenue and growth goals—a rarity in our culture where discussing such figures is often avoided. By being transparent, she underscored the seriousness of the fashion industry and its potential to generate export revenue. Wandia’s goal is to reach $50M by 2030, a vision she’s already planning for through five-year strategic plans. She sees fashion as a driver of economic growth, with ambitions to list Vivo on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The Power of Confident Speaking and PR: Wandia’s presentation was not just informative but also engaging. Her passion was evident in her delivery, supported by well-prepared slides. For any entrepreneur, how you present your story is just as important as the story itself. Speaking confidently, sharing your vision openly, and backing it up with data builds trust and drives the narrative you want to share with your audience. This is where PR and public speaking converge—crafting your message is essential, but delivering it with conviction ensures that it resonates. As I reflect on her message, I’m reminded that innovation isn’t just about the next big thing—it’s about making bold moves, speaking up, and thinking globally. That’s how we, as entrepreneurs, thrive.

Digital platforms and social media allow women in trade to connect globally with professionals, partners, and customers, fostering networking, collaboration, and idea exchange. This cultivates new business opportunities and partnerships. Women in trade can broaden their market reach beyond local confines via digital channels. Utilizing e-commerce platforms, online marketplaces, and social media, they can showcase products or services to a global audience, dismantling traditional barriers to entry. Sand K. Mba UNWomen Wwk United Nations World Trade Organization UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

In a powerful statement, Fulvio Pagani of Grupo Arcor emphasizes the urgent need for #CEOs and business leaders to take action and address societal issues such as economic inequality in #LatinAmerica and beyond. "It's time that we address economic inequality and the role of the private sector in perpetuating this issue. We must initiate conversations, find solutions collaboratively, and work as a united society to tackle the challenges faced today and in the future." Many business leaders agree —it's business' responsibility to lead the charge. Let's engage in meaningful discussions and explore innovative solutions that can foster a more equitable society. #EconomicInequality #BusinessLeadership #Innovation #LATAM #Argentina #Chile #Brazil

🌍 Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Hallmark of Future Leadership 🌍 Today’s the day! We're set to dive into the powerful impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in transforming leadership for a brighter, more inclusive future. Leadership today isn’t only about personal success—it’s about building environments where everyone is valued, empowered, and truly heard. Did you know? 1. Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform peers in profitability. 2. Inclusive teams make better business decisions up to 87% of the time, according to Cloverpop. 3. 76% of job seekers consider DEI a top factor when choosing companies. These insights remind us that DEI is a strategic advantage that fuels innovation, engagement, and resilience in any organization. Happening Today on #FATTalks Time: 4:00 PM Catch us live on Smart24TvUganda and YouTube! Join us for this inspiring conversation as we unlock the transformative potential of DEI in shaping visionary leaders. Don’t miss it! Brian Kambaho Karogo Beat Baingana Bisangwa Ministry of Education and Sports - Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP) Uganda Law Society Young East African Aspiring Lawyers Network Among Theresa Pheona Wall SC. MCIArb Viola Mboneko Rusoke (MCIM) Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship

#DidYouKnow❓ Every year, the UPU’s #TradePost Awards recognize postal sector’s initiatives that advance sustainable #TradeInclusion for #MSMEs, women and underserved communities. In 2023, Côte d’Ivoire (Gouvernement de Côte d'Ivoire), Canada (Canada Post / Postes Canada), Germany (Deutsche Post und DHL) and India (India Post) became the first recipients of the awards for their efforts to promote accessible #eCommerce and #trade networks🌏 https://bit.ly/3GRzQu9

The last few days in Kenya have been absolutely transformational. Hearing a group of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met voice how clearly they see my vision—and how they plan to use their expertise, knowledge, network, and experience to make it a reality—has been one of the most humbling moments of my life. I knew this was my ultimate BHAG (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal): to create a scalable model of comprehensive and holistic sustainable development in rural communities, addressing the intersection of climate, health, education, clean energy, and economic empowerment. Co-created with our local strategic partner, the Kadana Foundation, and further enhanced by a powerhouse team of community facilitators, marketers, storytellers, and global trade experts, we are pioneering a new approach to sustainable development. Blending social enterprise with community engagement at its core, we are charting a path forward to transform lives and drive lasting impact. #SustainableDevelopment #SocialImpact #Localization #PartnershipForImpact #CommunityEngagement #AlignWithAfrica #ImpactEcommerce #RedefiningDevelopment #sustainability #artisans #ecommerce #communitydriven #communityled #Africa #sdgs Cecilia Pagkalinawan Alyne C. Monalisa Chisango

What happens when ambition meets expert support? For eLunch, it meant a skyrocketing transformation in El Salvador’s food industry, fueled by innovative ideas and the mentorship of Bpeace volunteer Skillanthropists. By redefining their vision, optimizing operations, and building key partnerships, eLunch: ✅ Boosted production capacity ✅ Elevated customer satisfaction ✅ Secured game-changing financing Thanks to Bpeace’s network, eLunch connected with CIREBA, a fellow Maximizer graduate, who believed in their potential and provided funding to expand their infrastructure and build a brand-new kitchen. This collaboration didn’t just strengthen eLunch—it sparked their passion to pay it forward. Now, they’re on a mission to empower other small businesses to thrive. At Bpeace, we know that when businesses support each other, we create a ripple effect of success. Together, we’re building a brighter, more sustainable future. #Connections #BusinessGrowth #Bpeace Isabelle Strauss Cecile Ney Rodrigo Alejandro Arteaga Eugenia Erazo Christian Navas Jose Garcia

Calling out all entrepreneurs! Let's join The Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards by UN Women, which are open to applications from all Asia-Pacific countries and any private sector entity with KUMPUL.ID! Open to all private businesses, and SMEs, including social enterprises, stock exchanges, and chambers of commerce. You can apply for regional or country-specific awards if your company operates in multiple countries. Organizations can apply for up to two categories and can be recognized in one of 6 categories: 1. Leadership Commitment (leaders 35 and over) 2. Gender-inclusive Workplace 3. Gender-responsive Marketplace 4. Community Engagement & Partnerships 5. Transparency & Reporting 6. NEW 2024 Highlighted Category: Innovative Financing Register yourself here before 30 May 2024! For more information on WEPs and the WEPs Awards, head over to https://lnkd.in/gX9kmqD or contact to [email protected] (Satria Yuma) [email protected] (Iriantoni Almuna) #kumpul #kumpulid  #ThriveTogether

Are You A Lady In or Soon To Be In Business? In my home country Uganda,we have a tradition; "When you educate a woman, you've educated the nation" Naturally, women are unique achievers in leadership and business than men💪💪 But why?? Be with me 👇 💚 Women are endowed with higher emotional intelligence. 💚 Creativity and problem solving. 💚 Remarkable resilience and adaptability. 💚 More inclusive and collaborative. 💚 Talented at nurturing and mentoring others. 💚 Strategic networking towards set goals. 💚 Diversity of background and experiences. These unique natural values make women owned businesses have higher Success rate through 👇; ✅ More informed and all round decision making. ✅ Guaranteed customer centred approach. ✅ Positive work environment through nurturing. ✅ Meaningful partnership and strategic collaborations. ✅ Easier problem solving through resilience and adaptability. ✅ More innovative products and services - customer satisfaction. Found this impactful? Let's engage 👇 1. What traditions empower women more in your country? 2. Did You Know you had these unique endowments? 3. How are you using these endowments to impact the nation and the globe? ➡️ Follow me to grow your business skills. ➡️ Repost to benefit your followers. ➡️ Let's here your experience and opinion. Thanks 🙏 #WomenEmpowerment #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs