29/07/2026
The second day of the National Training in Digital Transformation for Women Entrepreneurs in Chennai showed how regional commitments can be translated into practical support for women at the local level.
Experts from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s Chennai office (DGFT) and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Government of India, led practical sessions on export procedures, government procurement, and market access. Women entrepreneurs had the opportunity to ask questions directly, better understand available government services, and explore concrete pathways to grow and formalize their businesses.
Led by the United Nations ESCAP Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia, the programme brought together government institutions, United Nations entities, local women’s associations, business networks, and technical experts around a shared goal: empowering women entrepreneurs through skills, institutional support, and access to markets.
Through its subregional office, ESCAP is helping bring its regional commitment to inclusive digital transformation closer to the country and community level—connecting regional knowledge with national policies and the everyday needs of women entrepreneurs in Chennai.
This multi-stakeholder collaboration demonstrates that meaningful empowerment happens when regional institutions, governments, and local partners work together to turn commitments into real opportunities.
