WEBANC, WEConnect, South Africa, Sri Lanka Partnerships

WEBANC, WEConnect, South Africa, Sri Lanka Partnerships

COWE’s international collaborations with networks like WEBANC (Women Entrepreneurs Business Advisory Network Consortium), WEConnect International, and bilateral partnerships with South Africa and Sri Lanka are strategic efforts to globalize women-led enterprises from India. These alliances open doors for Indian women entrepreneurs to access international supply chains, joint ventures, cross-border mentorship, and global trade fairs.

WEConnect, for example, links women-owned businesses to multinational corporations and global buyers, offering certifications, procurement opportunities, and training. The South Africa and Sri Lanka partnerships foster South-South cooperation by facilitating cultural exchanges, trade missions, and peer learning.Through these partnerships, COWE helps its members tap into export markets, understand international standards, and expand business horizons beyond India.

These engagements are vital for those in sectors such as textiles, organic food, wellness, and handicrafts, where there is strong global demand. Furthermore, women gain exposure to international best practices in leadership, governance, digital commerce, and sustainable business. These initiatives thus bridge the gap between local entrepreneurship and global competitiveness, reinforcing COWE’s commitment to making women entrepreneurs globally recognized change-makers.