On the 12th December 2024. Inclusive Skills Development Initiative (ISDI), in collaboration with JONAPWD and with the support of the MacArthur Foundation, hosted a groundbreaking One-Day Consortium themed:
“Fostering Strategic Partnerships for Inclusion of Women with Disabilities in Business and Trade: Policy and Practice of Inclusivity.”
This powerful event brought together trailblazers, policymakers, financial institutions, and women entrepreneurs with disabilities to tackle the barriers preventing equitable participation in Nigeria’s economic space.
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Date14th December, 2025
Key Outcomes from the Event:
Empowering Mentorship: Participants were offered access to mentorship opportunities through vast networks, ensuring women with disabilities gain the guidance they need to thrive.
Leveraging Social Media: Attendees were encouraged to use platforms like Instagram and Facebook to showcase their businesses, build networks, and access global opportunities.
Accessible Financing: Financial institutions assured participants of financial support for viable and registered businesses, introducing tailored products to empower women entrepreneurs.
Policy Advocacy: The consortium emphasized the urgent implementation of the Disability Act, 2018, particularly the 5% employment quota and inclusive economic reforms.