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Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship

By MaryBeth
Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship

Our panel of distinguished speakers discussed ways to promote women entrepreneurs in eCommerce, particularly in developing countries. Topics included Universal Postal Union programs and initiatives to support the role of postal operators as enablers of eCommerce in various areas of the world and the role of NGOs in microfinancing and other efforts that support economic empowerment for women in developed and developing countries.

Speakers Include:

Margaret Cigno (Moderator) Director, Office of Accountability and Compliance, Postal Regulatory Commission

Wendy Eitan, Physical Services and e-Commerce Coordinator, Universal Postal Union

Amanda Fitzgerald, Head of Microfinancing, The International Alliance of Women

Date: February 25, 2021

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 PM EST