Development· examined by ILO / Microsoft Philanthropies

Women in Digital Business (WIDB)

A partnership with the ILO and Microsoft Philanthropies to unlock the participation of women entrepreneurs in the digital economy.

8 weeksVirtualCPD Accredited

About This Program

Women in Digital Business (WIDB) is a new initiative by the International Training Centre of the ILO and Microsoft Philanthropies. Our objective is to unlock the participation of women entrepreneurs in the digital economy, by giving them access to training programmes on digital skills, using our network of Trainers and Lead Trainers. This is a transformative initiative designed to empower women with the essential digital skills and entrepreneurial knowledge needed to thrive in the modern economy. This program aims to bridge the gender gap in the digital space by equipping participants with tools to start, grow, and manage online businesses effectively. On average, women tend to earn less, save less, and hold less secure jobs, giving them a smaller financial safety net for business failures or economic shocks such as COVID-19. In addition, only 2% of venture capital funding currently goes to women-led startups. We target training 100,000 girls and young women in the next 3 years and welcome like-minded partners to help us achieve this target.

Who This Is Designed For

Women entrepreneurs and young women looking to build digital business skills.

Training Objectives

Develop Digital Literacy: equip women with fundamental and advanced digital skills, including e-commerce, digital marketing, and online payment systems. Promote Entrepreneurship: provide practical knowledge on starting and scaling businesses using digital platforms. Foster Innovation: encourage innovative thinking to solve challenges through technology. Build Financial Independence: empower participants to generate sustainable income streams through freelancing, e-commerce, and digital services. Expand Networks and Collaboration: connect women entrepreneurs to mentors, investors, and support networks for sustainable business growth.