{"id":7844,"date":"2026-06-01T16:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T14:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.minpmeesa.cm\/site\/?p=7844"},"modified":"2026-06-01T16:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T14:13:10","slug":"womens-entrepreneurship-300-women-gather-in-douala-to-conquer-african-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.minpmeesa.cm\/site\/en\/womens-entrepreneurship-300-women-gather-in-douala-to-conquer-african-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"WOMEN&rsquo;S ENTREPRENEURSHIP: 300 WOMEN GATHER IN DOUALA TO CONQUER AFRICAN MARKETS."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Douala came alive on May 29\u201330, 2026, during the 5th edition of the Women&rsquo;s Entrepreneurship Exchange and Networking Forum organized by the Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts (MINPMEESA) at the headquarters of the CCIMA.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Nearly 300 women entrepreneurs from across Cameroon took part in this major platform for training, information sharing, awareness raising, and networking.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0Held under the theme: \u00ab\u00a0Promoting Women Entrepreneurs&rsquo; Activities in the Cultural and Creative Industries and Strengthening Their Presence in International Trade in Services and the AfCFTA\u00a0\u00bb, the event highlighted the crucial role women play in Cameroon\u2019s and Africa\u2019s economic transformation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Participants gained valuable insights into opportunities within the services sector, which accounts for nearly two-thirds of global GDP and serves as a powerful engine for job creation, particularly for women and young people.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">In the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), discussions focused on key strategic sectors, including: <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t97\/1\/16\/1f69b.png\" alt=\"&#x1f69b;\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Transport <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f3e8.png\" alt=\"&#x1f3e8;\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Tourism <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t8c\/1\/16\/1f4bb.png\" alt=\"&#x1f4bb;\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfc\/1\/16\/1f3e6.png\" alt=\"&#x1f3e6;\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Financial Services <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf8\/1\/16\/1f3e2.png\" alt=\"&#x1f3e2;\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Business Services.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Special attention was given to cultural and creative industries, with participants encouraged to seize opportunities in: \u00a0African fashion and design, African textiles , African hairstyling , Handicrafts , Film and audiovisual production , Traditional dances , Cultural festivals , Gastronomy and culinary arts ,\u00a0Digital content creation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">, The event also featured: , Fashion shows , Cultural performances , A gastronomic fair ,\u00a0An exhibition fair showcasing products, services, and business opportunities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">This important initiative continues to strengthen women&rsquo;s participation in productive value chains while promoting their access to African and international markets.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0Together, women entrepreneurs are helping build a more inclusive, innovative, and competitive economy for Cameroon and Africa.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Douala came alive on May 29\u201330, 2026, during the 5th edition of the Women&rsquo;s Entrepreneurship Exchange and Networking Forum organized by the Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts (MINPMEESA) at the headquarters of the CCIMA. 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