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There is an estimated $ 1.7 trillion financing gap facing 400 million women-owned businesses globally. The UK encourages evidence-based financial inclusion, including the collection of sex-disaggregated data to accelerate financial inclusion for women. #WTOPublicForum
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Meet our panelist @subartontrade who works for the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on inclusive trade strategy & trade diplomacy. Previously worked for the UK Government’s Department for International Trade, developing & implementing a gender-responsive trade policy
Meet our panelists: #SusanBarton

Susan Barton works for the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on inclusive trade strategy, and trade diplomacy. Previously she worked for the UK Government’s Department for International Trade, developing and implementing a gender-responsive trade policy.

Prior to joining the UK Government, Susan ran her own Fair Trade business, supporting communities in India by purchasing directly from local producers. She has held Directorships in several charities and businesses in the Global South, supporting export and economic development. During her government career, Susan has focused on ensuring that trade is at the service of citizens and helps deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. This includes advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment and ensuring alignment between trade policy and international development objectives.
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Thank you to students from Virginia Tech University , who visited the #WTO today to learn more about our work and outcomes from the recent ministerial conference #MC12! More on the WTO's interaction with student groups here: bit.ly/2R3KS8o
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7️⃣ days to go: After 2 years of virtual and hybrid meetings, we are ready to open our doors again and are eager for an in-person #WTOPublicForum! Let's explore together how trade can work for people and the planet 🌍 🌎 🌏. Check out the sessions here: bit.ly/3APyq16
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. Public Forum Is Coming❗️ If you are attending the #WTOPublicForum, drop by the EIF stand to chat with our partners and us, and learn more about our work 🤗 See you all in precisely one week 😉
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Wondering what sessions to attend at the #WTOPublicforum, from 27-30 September in Geneva? Check out the programme here and stay updated! bit.ly/3APyq16
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One of a reason why I believe that women are key to economic recovery and a sustainable future is, because their reinvest the 70% of profits in their family and community . Let’s talk about it next week at ⁦⁦#WTOPublicForum
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Each year, the #trade community gathers at HQ to discuss the trading system's future–and as we plan now for a #sustainable, inclusive recovery, this conversation is even more vital. We're excited to be at the #WTOPublicForum & hope to see you there!
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'The WTO is far from a monolith. It represents 98% of world trade. The WTO is truly global and growing. Everyone has a seat at the table' We're delighted this lunchtime to welcome Deputy DG Angela Ellard for a discussion with our DG
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