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𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓, #𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑭𝑾𝑩_𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆_𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓_𝒂𝒏𝒅_𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔_𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒔 THEME : “𝑨 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑺𝑨 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑼𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔, 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒇𝑪𝑭𝑻𝑨’’ Let's paint a picture of a dynamic #COMESA, where the energy of #gender_equality sparks a revolution in #green_investments, igniting sustainable #value_chains, and transforming #tourism and #mining into engines of inclusive growth! Imagine women at the forefront, driving innovation and leading the charge towards a prosperous future where the #AfCFTA becomes a catalyst for ethical and environmentally sound practices.

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𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐖𝐁 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 : 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 !!! ---------------- 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 ! 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 T𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 F𝐚𝐢𝐫 and Business Conference, 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬! This is your opportunity to showcase your products, connect with industry leaders, and access invaluable resources that will propel your venture to new heights. Don't miss out on this unique platform to amplify your brand and forge lasting partnerships – REGISTER TODAY at https://comfwbtradefair.et and join a community dedicated to your success!

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐖𝐁 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓  ------------ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬! DISCOVER 𝟙-𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕦𝕡𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔽ℂ𝔼𝕄 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕄𝕒𝕕𝕒𝕘𝕒𝕤𝕔𝕒𝕣,  𝟚-𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕝𝕦𝕔𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕚𝕟𝕧𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕠𝕡𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕜𝕤, 𝕔𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕟 𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕘𝕪, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕔𝕒𝕣𝕓𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘,  𝟛-𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕖𝕩𝕔𝕝𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕕𝕖𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕤 𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕦𝕡𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝟞𝕥𝕙 ℂ𝕆𝕄𝔽𝕎𝔹 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝔽𝕒𝕚𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖. This session promises to be a valuable platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic growth. Don't miss this chance to stay informed and connected 

On Friday, March 21st, 2025, in the city of Sodo, Waleta, a momentous occasion unfolded. Mrs #Bereket_Worku_Adera (#Beki_Farmer), Chairperson of #COMFWB_Ethiopia and President of the #EWEA, Ethiopian Woman’s Trade Association was honored at a prestigious Agriculture Enterprise Award! This recognition, presented by the South Regional Administration at their annual Enterprise Awards Ceremony, celebrated Mrs #Bereket’s contributions and dedication to the agricultural sector

The #6th_COMFWB_Trade_Fair and #Business_Conference is designed to be a catalyst for economic empowerment, providing a platform for networking, B2B interactions, and knowledge sharing. According to COMFWB Board Chairperson, Ms #Maureen_Sumbwe during her speech at a Public awareness meeting at Hyatt Regency of Addis-Ababa, the event will enable participants to expand their market reach and enhance business skills. Crucial elements include business talks, panel discussions to address industry challenges, and pitching and matchmaking sessions to connect entrepreneurs with investors, thereby fostering inclusive and sustainable business development for women and youth. The public awareness event in Ethiopia highlighted the Trade Fair's potential to create opportunities and promote trade within the #COMESA_Region. The event, part of the broader #COMESA_Week, aims to build public support and participation. Chairperson #Maureen_Sumbwe expressed gratitude to COMESA Secretariat and the Federal Government of Ethiopia for their collaboration and support in organizing the regional economic event, emphasizing the importance of shared vision and collaborative efforts for its success.

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟔𝐭𝐡_𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐖𝐁_𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞_𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫_𝐚𝐧𝐝_𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬_𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 Ethiopia Women Entrepreneurs Association or 𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐀_𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐌𝐬. #𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐭_𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐮, 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥. Initiatives are being launched to provide access to financial assistance, skills development, and knowledge exchange platforms, addressing obstacles faced by women seeking professional advancement. She highlighted #EWEAs_role in promoting Ethiopian products and showcasing the Nation's image. Acknowledging past shortcomings, #EWEA is undergoing comprehensive reforms to its structure, operations, and leadership. These changes aim to enhance the presentation of women-owned businesses both domestically and internationally. A 30-day plan is underway to secure the participation of 100 women entrepreneurs in the upcoming #6th_COMFWB_Trade_Fair_and_Business_Conference, underscoring #EWEA's dedication to empowering women through multifaceted support and driving positive change.

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐖𝐁 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐬-𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚, 𝐇.𝐄 𝐌𝐫𝐬 #Yasmine_Wuharebi, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄thiopian 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲_𝐨𝐟_𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞_𝐚𝐧𝐝_𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥_𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 (𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐀) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐀 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟔𝐭𝐡_COMFWB_𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞_𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫_𝐚𝐧𝐝_ 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬_𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. She also confirmed that the ministry will continue supporting this event technically and by mobilizing Ethiopian Women to take advantage of the Trade Fair and announced that the Ethiopian Women in Business Association has been recently formulated and will play critical role as the Chapter for the #COMFWB in organizing the planned #6th_COMFWB_Trade_Fair from May 7-9/2025 during the #COMESA_Week. Her Excellency thanked The Comesa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) #General_Assemby for endorsing Ethiopia the host the #6th_COMFWB_Trade_Fair, the Board Chair #Maureen_Sumbwe for her active leadership and support as well as the COMFWB CEO #Chikakula_Miti and the Resource mobilisation Officer #Simret_Girma for navigating the advance preparation operational matters. She looks forward to meaningful outcomes to support The Comesa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB)Trade Fair and Business Conference.

Célébration de la Journée Internationale des Droits des femmes ------------ Le Burundi a célébré la Journée internationale des droits des femmes sous le haut patronage du Président de la République S.E. Evariste Ndayishimiye, en mettant l'accent sur le rôle crucial des femmes dans le développement du pays. L'événement a rassemblé divers acteurs, dont l'#AFAB ou le #COMFWB_Burundi qui a été honorée pour son engagement en faveur des droits des femmes. Les discours prononcés lors de la cérémonie ont souligné l'importance de soutenir les femmes pour réaliser la vision de développement du Burundi à l'horizon 2040-2060, et ont appelé à une action collective pour promouvoir l'autonomisation des femmes. ------------ International Women's day celebration in BURUNDI ------------- Burundi celebrated International Women's Day under the patronage of the Republic H.E. Evariste Ndayishimiye, with #AFAB or #COMFWB_ Burundi_ Chapter participating at the national level, where they received recognition for their dedication to women's rights. The event's theme : "Women, pillar of development : Let’s support them to achieve the 2040-2060 vision of our country" highlighted the importance of empowering women and promoting their rights through speeches by key officials, including the President of the Republic.

International women's day celebration in Libya ------------------------- Let's celebrate the continued spirit of International Women's Day this March! In Libya, the WIB / #WomenInBusiness or the national #COMFWB_Chapter led by Ms #Ibtissam_Ben_Amer, magnificently commemorated this special occasion with a vibrant Iftar hosted by the #Dutch_Embassy and the esteemed #Ambassador_of_Libya, during the holy month of Ramadan! This wonderful gathering united powerful women from diverse #government_sectors, #COMFWB, and #WIB, fostering invaluable connections and sparking truly fruitful and fascinating discussions, including a remarkable meeting with the UN's new representative to Libya ! An inspiring display of collaboration and empowerment!