Empowering Women in Global Trade
In a remarkable stride towards empowering women in business, three dynamic Solomon Islander entrepreneurs have joined the prestigious United Kingdom Trade Partnerships (UKTP) Pacific Women Export Leadership workshop. Significantly, this event, held in Apia, Samoa, marks a crucial and progressive move to bolster female leadership in the global trade arena.
Solomon Islands’ Trio Making Waves
The workshop is notably graced by the presence of three accomplished women from the Solomon Islands: Diana Yates from Cathliro, Ruby Lee from Solomon Indulgence, and Rachel Rahii from the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association Wisdom Enterprises. This inclusion of such esteemed participants further elevates the significance and impact of the event.
Their participation in this workshop is not just a personal achievement but also a beacon of inspiration for aspiring female entrepreneurs in the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region.
Aiming for International Markets
The focus of the workshop is to support women in senior leadership roles, particularly in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that are either currently exporting or aiming to venture into international markets. This initiative is instrumental in equipping these business leaders with the skills and knowledge required to navigate and succeed in advanced and highly competitive global markets.
Workshop Highlights and Training
The three-day workshop, a result of collaboration between the International Trade Centre and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, aims to offer top-tier mentoring and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. It encompasses critical aspects such as export finance, brand potential, working with advanced retailers, and maximizing value.
This holistic approach equips participants to confidently tackle the key challenges of exporting and effectively build upon their company’s success.
Strengthening the UK-Solomon Islands Partnership
The participation of Solomon Islanders in this workshop underscores the ongoing partnership and mutual interest in women’s empowerment and international trade development between the UK and the Solomon Islands. This collaboration is a testament to the shared commitment of both nations to fostering inclusive growth and global business opportunities.
Sources: THX News & British High Commission Honiara.
