WOMEN entrepreneurs in the region will use the second East Africa Community Women in Business conference that opens today in Nairobi, to explore opportunities offered by the Single Customs Territory, the EAC secretariat has said

According to the Arusha based office, the conference on the role of women in socio-economic development and business will also explore openings in the common market.

The two-day conference themed “Advancing and expanding the participation of business women in intra-EAC trade”, targets 350 women entrepreneurs and exhibitors from the region.

“Among other outputs, the second EAC conference is expected to identify sources of affordable financing for women in business and recommend a way forward,” said EAC.

It will also be used to strengthen and expand the network of women in business.

Source: The Star

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