Category

News

EMPOWERING SMES FOR AFCFTA SUCCESS: TRADESMART’S TRAINING IMPACT IN NAIROBI, ELDORET, AND MACHAKOS

TradeSmart Consult Ltd (TSCL) is committed to driving economic empowerment by equipping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Recently, the company successfully conducted a series of AfCFTA capacity-building training sessions in Nairobi, Eldoret, and Machakos, aimed at preparing SMEs for trade…

Read article
EMPOWERING WOMEN TRADERS: TRADESMART CONSULT LTD JOINS COMESA’S PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE

TradeSmart Consult Ltd believes that women’s economic empowerment is a crucial driver of regional trade and development. The company’s Executive Director, Dr. Rose Ronoh was honored to participate in the Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) on promoting women’s economic empowerment and fostering gender-responsive trade policies, hosted by the COMESA Secretariat in collaboration with the Investment Climate Reform…

Read article
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in International Trade (A Workshop Recap)

Tradesmart Consult Ltd is proud to be part of a transformative initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Kenya to access international markets. On April 23, 2024, we attended the CBI Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Leadership Alignment Workshop at Upper Hill, Nairobi. This workshop is a significant step toward addressing the gender-specific barriers that women…

Read article
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: TradeSmart Consult Ltd. Partners with the Graça Machel Trust

At TradeSmart Consult Ltd., we are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Graça Machel Trust (GMT) on a transformative market access program designed to empower Women-Owned and Managed Enterprises (WSMEs) across Southern and East Africa. This strategic partnership reflects our shared vision of fostering inclusive growth and economic empowerment for women entrepreneurs in the…

Read article
Breaking Down Barriers: How CIPE and TradeSmart Consult Ltd are Paving the Way for Trade in Ethiopia

On July 23, 2024, a significant milestone was reached for the private sector in Ethiopia. The Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), in partnership with TradeSmart Consult Ltd, hosted a validation workshop in Ethiopia, bringing together various stakeholders to discuss the regulatory challenges and opportunities within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area…

Read article
The Path to Financial Inclusion: Bridging the Gap

Financial inclusion is more than just a buzzword; it’s a fundamental aspect of economic development and poverty alleviation. It involves providing affordable, accessible, and timely financial services to individuals and businesses, particularly those traditionally excluded from the financial system. This blog explores the importance of financial inclusion, the barriers to achieving it, and the steps…

Read article
Empowering Women in Kenya Through Village Savings Groups

In the heart of Kenya’s Samburu County, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by the unwavering spirit of local women and the support of the World Food Programme (WFP). This transformation is unfolding through a series of village savings and loan associations that are reshaping the economic landscape for rural women. Breaking Barriers with Village…

Read article
Empowering Women in Trade – Overcoming Barriers in East Africa

Gender equality is not just a social imperative but a crucial economic driver. When men and women are granted equal rights and opportunities, the benefits extend beyond individual advancement to foster broader economic growth and social development. In East Africa, empowering women in trade is a vital step towards achieving this goal. The Importance of…

Read article
Empowering Kenyan Women: USAID’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative

Introduction When women are economically empowered, the positive effects ripple through families and communities, stimulating economic growth and contributing to global peace and stability. The USAID Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Initiative embodies this principle, aiming to reach 50 million women in the developing world by 2025 through a combination of U.S. Government activities, public-private partnerships,…

Read article
Exploring Gender Lens Investing: A Key to Advancing Equality

Gender Lens Investing (GLI) is emerging as a transformative approach within the impact investment sector. While there isn’t a universal definition yet, the The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) describes GLI as “a strategy or approach to investing that takes into consideration gender-based factors across the investment process to advance gender equality and better inform…

Read article