The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA) has launched a regional initiative to strengthen women’s participation in the digital economy across Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Namibia, and the Republic of Congo.
The project, titled Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship among Women in Africa, aims to address structural barriers that continue to limit women’s access to digital skills, financial services, and online markets. It also seeks to help governments develop more inclusive, gender-responsive policies that support digital entrepreneurship.
Implemented by UN ECA’s Technology, Innovation, Connectivity and Infrastructure Development Division (TICID), the four-year programme combines support for women entrepreneurs with efforts to strengthen national policy and regulatory frameworks. The initiative will provide practical digital and financial skills while helping policymakers create more inclusive digital ecosystems.
Over the next four years, more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs will receive training in digital literacy and financial management. In addition, more than 200 policymakers and government officials will participate in capacity-building workshops and regional policy dialogues.
