India, Sept. 16 -- India 2025 - WEConnect International, with support from the US Department of State, hosted the final Regional Business Conference "Trade For Impact" under the project "Maximizing Women Business Owner Contributions through Trade" in Bengaluru. In South Asia, women-owned enterprises make up nearly 20 percent of businesses, yet fewer than 5 percent engage in international trade. The project "Maximising Women Business Owner Contributions through Trade" has taken bold steps to close this gap, demonstrating the power of impact sourcing and positioning women as vital contributors to global supply chains.
The Conference brought together over 200 participants, including women entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, policymakers, and ec...