Entrepreneurship | APCICT/ESCAP

Digital Financial Literacy and AgriTech Training for Papua New Guinea (East Sepik)

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Recognizing the tremendous potential of Information and Communication Technologies in enhancing digital agriculture and catalyzing financial inclusion within small island developing States, APCICT/ESCAP partnered with Digital Transformation Centres (University of PNG), National Information and Communication Authority, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and East Sepik Provincial Administration to deliver a training on “Financial Literacy and AgriTech for Papua New Gu

Digital Financial Literacy and AgriTech Training for Papua New Guinea (West Sepik)

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Recognizing the tremendous potential of Information and Communication Technologies in enhancing digital agriculture and catalyzing financial inclusion within small island developing States, APCICT/ESCAP partnered with Digital Transformation Centres (University of PNG), National Information and Communication Authority, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and West Sepik Provincial Administration to deliver a training on “Financial Literacy and AgriTech for Papua New Gu

Training of Trainers on E-Commerce Application for Women Entrepreneurs and Women-Owned Small Businesses in Viet Nam

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The E-Commerce Development Centre (EDC), Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam and APCICT/ESCAP organized a Training of Trainers on E-Commerce Application for Women Entrepreneurs and Women-Owned Small Businesses in Viet Nam from 18 to 23 December 2020 in Hanoi. The training aims to enhance the business knowledge and practical skills of trainers in the areas of e-commerce, digital marketing and communication, as well as cross-border e-commerce.

The Role of ICT in Social Capital Construction of Rural Female Entrepreneurship

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In this paper, ICT is proposed to create or strengthen social capital of rural female entrepreneurs. A model of the impact of ICT on rural female social capital and self-employment was founded under the framework of social capital theory and entrepreneurship theory. A field survey conducted in Liaoling province was reported to support the propositions by the author.

EGM on WIFI. Session 4: Case Studies of Capacity Building Programmes for Entrepreneurs (1)

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Facilitate Entrepreneurship Development Service (EDS) for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) by using ICT tools and Learning Programs

EGM on WIFI. Session 4: Case Studies of Capacity Building Programmes for Entrepreneurs (2)

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Awakening Aspirations: Creating Women Entrepreneurs for Small & Micro Enterprises

EGM on WIFI. Session 4: Case Studies of Capacity Building Programmes for Entrepreneurs (3)

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Innovative Strategies for Andean Women’s Participation in Digital Economy

EGM on WIFI. Session 4: Case Studies of Capacity Building Programmes for Entrepreneurs (4)

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Women’s Entrepreneurial Community Center of Resources, Education, Access, and Training for Economic Empowerment

Women at the Wheel: Do Female Executives Drive Start-Up Success?

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What industries have women influenced? How have women on management teams affected exit options? At what stage do women join startups? What verticals see the highest number of females? This exclusive study, produced by the research team at Dow Jones VentureSource, answers these questions and further examines the impact female executives have had on the U.S venture capital industry over the past 15 years.

UN-APCICT organizes Expert Group Meeting on ICT capacity development for women entrepreneurs

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The WIFI (Women and ICT Frontier Initiative) Programme is a new initiative of APCICT that aims to develop the capacity of women entrepreneurs in using information and communication technology (ICT).

The programme has been developed to support the realization of the new sustainable development agenda, including gender equity and inclusive economic growth.