Workshop on Increasing Trade Potential for Women Entrepreneurs 9 May 2023 Dhaka, Bangladesh TSCFP and ICC Bangladesh collaborate for a Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs in Dhaka, Bangladesh Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP), in recognizing the importance of supporting women-owned businesses, has collaborated with ICC to promote women led business in trade. The promotion of women in trade is crucial for achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The most recent workshop was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 9, for over 100 women entrepreneurs. These workshops aim to provide a platform for women to network, share experiences, and learn about trade finance and supply chain management. By promoting women in trade, we can unlock their potential and create opportunities for them to contribute to the economic development of their communities and countries. As part of its Gender initiative for effective gender mainstreaming to address gender inequities in Asia Pacific and in trade in particular, TSCFP is partnering with the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh to promote a training and networking event for women in business. This event will focus on the practical application of ICC’s trade facilitation rules for trade finance which underpin international trade and finance. The Workshop on Increasing Trade Potential for Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh is happening on 9 May 2023 at The Westin Dhaka. The ADB has engaged subject matter experts to speak on relevant topics, share best practices and tips, and facilitate interactive sessions during the workshop. Program and Learning Materials 09 May 2023 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Master Deck Increasing Trade Potential for Women Entrepreneurs This presentation discussed the whole seminar on Increasing Trade Potential for Women Entrepreneurs. Opening Remarks Ms Mahia Juned, DMD The City Bank Challenges for SMEs in International Ms Afsana Asif, Managing Partner, Asix (Textile and Fashion Manufacturer and Retailer) International Trade and Finance Vincent O’Brien, ICC UAE Case Study: Issuing Import Letter of Credit | Case Study: Examining Documents Export Letter of Credit Vincent O’Brien, ICC UAE Local Issues for Consideration Mutual Trust Bank & ICC Bangladesh Closing Remarks Mrs. Parveen Mahmud, Chairperson, Trustee Board, RDRS Bangladesh Mr. A K Azad, ICC Bangladesh Vice President Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Aparna Soni Bhalla Julliano Fernando Guiang Related Full Agenda Speakers' Profile (Women Entrepreneurs Workshop) [BAN] Master Deck - [BAN] Women's Event ADB Organizer/s Private Sector Operations Department Topics Governance and Public Sector Management Private Sector Gender Equality