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Eid al-Fitr Mubarak! 🌙 Wishing you peace, happiness & prosperity from @ECASROSA. May unity, compassion & generosity guide us all #EidMubarak

@UNDPZambia's Programme Analyst, Muma Bwalya Munansangu, outlined the Supplier Development Program (SDP), connecting small enterprises to value chains linked to large companies & retailers through capacity building, market linkage & tailored business support. @UNDPZambia , Project Manager, Ethel Bangwayo, presented the @Mastercard-funded #EcoWyert project, supporting capacity building & access to finance across 6 African nations: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa, Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo. #WomenEntrepreneurs #AfCFTA #SouthernAfrica

#PAWEN President Agness Chongo presented the Pan-African Women Entrepreneurship Network as a continental force connecting #women #entrepreneurs to regional & global value chains. Aligned with #Agenda2063, #SDGs & #AfCFTA, #PAWEN targets key sectors such as Agriculture, Mining & Manufacturing, Textiles & Creative Industries and Services But the barriers are real ➡️Weak packaging & branding standards ➡️Complex certification & compliance ➡️Low digital literacy ➡️Limited market access ➡️Insufficient finance & production capacity #WomenEntrepreneurs #PAWEN #AfricaTradeMonth

@ECASROSA Director @EuniceKamwendo convened a meeting with @ECASROSA, @UNDPZambia , and #PAWEN to explore support for the Pan African Women Entrepreneurs Network (PAWEN), which drives women-led enterprises, domestic and regional trade across Africa. The focus was moving beyond policy talk to real #AfCFTA implementation, empowering women & youth to participate fully in regional & global markets. PAWEN was born out of the @ECASROSA-supported #SheTrades capacity-building workshop held in Mauritius in 2025, in partnership with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius. A practical outcome. A continental vision. #WomenInTrade #PAWEN #ECA #UNDP

1/2 Visite de courtoisie du nouveau Coordinateur résident des Nations Unies en Éthiopie, M. Ozonnia Ojielo, au Secrétaire exécutif @claverGatete...

ECA’s ES @claverGatete met with AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy & Sustainable Environment H.E. @MosesVilakati to exchange on advancing Africa’s food security, agricultural transformation, & youth employment through coordinated continental action.

Honoured to join @HHichilema in Solwezi to pay tribute to the young Zambians who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. ​This symbolic gesture links the independence generation's bravery with the aspirations of today’s youth. The work of nation-building continues. ​#YouthDay

@ECASROSA proudly joins the people and Government of #Mauritius in celebrating this special day. As a valued member State of our Sub-Regional Office, Mauritius continues to demonstrate leadership, #resilience, and commitment to sustainable development, regional cooperation, and economic transformation across Southern Africa. Happy Independence Day to the Republic of Mauritius! 🤝 #MauritiusIndependenceDay #SouthernAfrica #RegionalIntegration

"From agro-processing to textiles, fashion, women in mining, crafts & more #PAWEN member companies brought Zambia's best to the expo floor, forging vital business linkages with retail chains & market actors. This is what women-led trade looks like. "The event aimed to showcase Zambian products & enhance their visibility to consumers… campaigns like #PurelyZambian draw attention to local content & Zambian products." - Ms. Chongo Phiri, President – Pan African Women Entrepreneurs Network (PAWEN) #PAWEN #IWD2026 #WomenEntrepreneurs #MadeInZambia @ECA_OFFICIAL @claverGatete @HananMorsy14 @MutaliBeatrice @EuniceKamwendo @OlayinkaBandele @ngocc_gender @ECA_SRO_EA

Today, the @ECASROSA team, led by @ZodwaMabuza , Chief of Sub-Regional Initiatives, visited the #PAWEN exhibition stands and engaged directly with exhibitors, witnessing first-hand the tangible impact of entrepreneurship and trade capacity development initiatives that @ECA_OFFICIAL has actively supported to empower women-led enterprises in Zambia🇿🇲. These engagements underscore the growing role of women entrepreneurs in strengthening local industries, enhancing market access, and driving inclusive economic growth.' #PAWEN #WomenEntrepreneurs #InclusiveGrowth #Zambia #SupportLocal #ECASROSA @ECA_OFFICIAL @claverGatete @HananMorsy14 @MutaliBeatrice @EuniceKamwendo @OlayinkaBandele @ngocc_gender @ECA_SRO_EA

In celebration of #IWD2026, @ECASROSA supported the Pan African Women's Entrepreneurs Network (#PAWEN) Companies Exhibition in Lusaka, organised by the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development in collaboration with Makeni Mall, an excellent platform showcasing Zambian women-led enterprises to consumers & markets. #WomenInBusiness #PAWEN #WomenEntrepreneurs #InclusiveGrowth #Zambia #SupportLocal @ECA_OFFICIAL @claverGatete @HananMorsy14 @MutaliBeatrice @EuniceKamwendo @ZodwaMabuza

Today, we celebrate women’s progress and confront the gaps that remain. Our economies thrive when women realise their full potential. From tech and climate to data, women must be at the cente; And we must remove the barriers that hold them back! Happy #InternationalWomensDay !

Time to turn the tide! In Southern Africa, women power the economy but struggle to make ends meet. 77%+ of the labour force, yet 91% are in vulnerable jobs. @ECASROSA, @ECA_OFFICIAL say #EnoughIsEnough! A pathway out is possible thru #InclusiveIndustrialization. Join the #GiveToGain campaign: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women & Girls 💪 #WomenEmpowerment

In Southern Africa, women make up 77%+ of the labour force yet 91% are in vulnerable jobs. @ECASROSA joins @ECA_OFFICIAL & @UN_Women in the #GiveToGain campaign to push beyond symbolism. Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women & Girls. @claverGatete @HananMorsy14 @MutaliBeatrice @EuniceKamwendo #IWD2026 #GenderEquality #WomensEmpowerment

Give to Gain: Equal access to farm inputs could boost women’s yields by 20–30% and cut global hunger by 100–150 million people. Empowering women farmers strengthens Africa’s entire agrifood system. #GiveToGain #InternationalWomensDay #March8

African women are overrepresented in informal, low‑paid work. Equal opportunities change that and build stronger industries & inclusive growth. #GiveToGain #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #March8 #EconomicJustice