Training and Trade: COMFWB Zimbabwe’s Impact on Business Competitiveness
One of the most powerful ways COMFWB Zimbabwe supports women entrepreneurs is through capacity-building training aimed at improving competitiveness and access to markets. These efforts help women take their businesses beyond local boundaries and into regional and export arenas.
📊 RECAMP Workshops From Local Business to Global Trade
Through the Regional Enterprise Competitiveness and Access to Markets Programme (RECAMP), the Chapter facilitates workshops where women learn practical business skills; from financial literacy to access to finance and strategies for business internationalization. After participating in these trainings, many women reported enhanced awareness of how to access finance and improve their readiness for entering external markets.
📈 Capacity Building for Export Readiness
These programmes target women entrepreneurs in key sectors like agriculture, horticulture and leather production, with training tailored to help them understand export market demands and compliance requirements. This bridges the gap between small-scale local production and engagement in cross-border trade.
By equipping women with both knowledge and confidence, COMFWB Zimbabwe plays a pivotal role in transforming SMEs into competitive economic players.
- Networking and Regional Trade Linkages Creating a dynamic platform for Zimbabwean women entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and access regional and international markets through COMESA networks, trade fairs, and business forums. The Chapter fosters meaningful partnerships that enhance cross-border trade and business growth.
- Economic Empowerment and Inclusive Impact Championing women’s economic participation in Zimbabwe by supporting women-led enterprises across diverse sectors. COMFWB Zimbabwe promotes inclusive growth, financial independence, and initiatives that uplift communities while contributing to national and regional economic development.
