As women-led businesses increasingly participate in regional and international trade, logistics and trade facilitation have become essential components of competitiveness, scalability, and sustainable market access.

This May, join us for an insightful webinar on:

Logistics & Trade Facilitation for Cross-Border Trade
The session will explore the systems, infrastructure, digital tools, and operational strategies required to enable efficient cross-border movement of goods, particularly between Africa, Europe, and the Global South. Despite increasing participation in trade, many SMEs continue to face barriers.

This webinar aims to provide practical, real-world insights to help women entrepreneurs strengthen export readiness and improve operational efficiency.

We are honored to host an exceptional panel of international experts:

Dr. Bura Sabiha K.: Asst Prof Civil Aviation and Logistic Management İstanbul Medipol University Independent researcher specializing in sustainability, logistics systems, transportation policy, aviation studies, climate adaptation, AI applications, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Siham Chafak: International Expert Co-VP Partnerships, OWIT International International development and trade expert with over 17 years of experience with the United Nations, specializing in industrial development, sustainable trade, market access, value chains, AfCFTA, and women’s economic empowerment across African markets.

Nicole Pitter Patterson: Senior Inclusive Finance & Gender Equity Expert Managing Partner, Edge Catalyst Finance UK VP Partnerships, OWIT International Nicole is a globally recognized leader in sustainable finance, gender-smart investing, financial inclusion, climate adaptation finance, and ESG-aligned investment strategies. Her work spans Africa, the Caribbean, MENA, Asia, and Europe, advising governments, DFIs, and global institutions including USAID, FCDO, UN Women, ITC, and the Caribbean Development Bank.

Hosted by: Noreen Burroughes Cesareo MBE FRSA OWIT International President

Moderated by: Blessing Irabor-Oza & Salome Kavindu

Register: https://lnkd.in/d4u9UfGz