The way forward

This report provides first-of-its-kind evidence on the participation of women in agricultural and manufacturing trade outside the EU. It does so by exploring the multi-dimensional nature of women’s participation in extra-EU trade, as owners, managers and workers. The data emerging from ITC’s survey answers essential questions: Are women and men equally represented in terms of ownership, employment, and management? What are the characteristics of women-led and men-led companies? What, where and how are companies exporting? What are challenges faced by companies? Do these differ between women and men-led companies?

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality

Decent Work and Economic Growth