Africa’s e-commerce market could grow by more than $14.5 billion between 2025-2030 according to an IFC report published today. The report finds this can be achieved by increasing the number of.
Growth of Africa, Asian E-commerce Will Depend on Women, 2 Amazing Reports Say
Growth of Africa, Asian E-commerce Will Depend on Women, 2 Amazing Reports Say
Women now hold the key in growing E-commerce in Africa and the South-East Asia. E-commerce markets in the two regions can grow by over $14.5 billion and $280 billion respectively between 2025 and 2030,
International Finance Corporation (IFC) is already saying that this can be achieved by increasing the number of women selling on online platforms and by providing them with better training and financial support.
These facts are contained in two reports by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group.
Africa’s e-commerce market could grow by more than $14.5 billion between 2025-2030 according to an IFC report published today. The report finds this can be achieved by increasing the number of women selling on online platforms and by providing them with better training and financial support to help them match sales made by men.
The report,
Women and e-commerce in Africa
, found that COVID-19 has accelerated the growth of e-commerce and digital entrepreneurship in Africa and that more women have embraced digital business. However, it also noted that more can be done to promote women’s entrepreneurship and help women overcome e-commerce challenges. For example, e-commerce marketplace platforms are well-positioned to target women-owned businesses with training, and to encourage women’s participation in higher-value segments such as electronics. Women could also strengthen their businesses by taking advantage of emerging fintech offerings, such as in-platform loans, which wo
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