WEBANC, WEConnect, South Africa, Sri Lanka Partnerships
COWE India maintains a strong network of global and corporate linkages designed to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Through international partnerships, corporate connections, and overseas business engagements, COWE helps members gain greater exposure to global markets and larger business ecosystems.
These linkages focus particularly on creating opportunities for women-owned businesses to access corporate and international supply chains, while providing members with platforms to build partnerships, explore markets, and develop cross-border business relationships.
Global & Corporate Partnerships
COWE has established strategic partnerships with organisations including WEBANC and WEConnect International. These collaborations form an important part of COWE’s global and corporate linkage network, with a focus on strengthening opportunities for women-owned enterprises.
A key objective is to promote gender-responsive procurement, helping women entrepreneurs connect with larger corporations and global supply chains. WEConnect International is also recognised among COWE’s key international organisation partners.
Key Highlights
- Strategic partnership with WEBANC.
- Partnership with WEConnect International.
- Focus on gender-responsive procurement.
- Connects women-owned businesses with corporate supply chains.
- Creates opportunities for global market access.
- Sri Lanka is among COWE’s international exhibition destinations.
- COWE has conducted 15 international exhibitions.
- COWE has facilitated 15 international tours over 20 years.
International Exposure & Future Vision
COWE’s international engagement includes participation in exhibitions and business activities across markets such as the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Egypt, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, China, and Australia. These engagements provide members with opportunities to gain cross-border exposure, understand international markets, and explore new business relationships.
The provided sources do not specifically document partnerships or activities in South Africa. COWE’s broader international network nevertheless reflects its ambition to connect women entrepreneurs with global economic opportunities and build a world-class ecosystem for women-led businesses.