Vanessa Erogbogbo facts for kids
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Vanessa Erogbogbo
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Kampala, Uganda
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Vanessa Erogbogbo is an expert from Uganda. She helps businesses grow in a way that is good for everyone and the planet. She works on something called "sustainable trade."
Vanessa is the leader of the Green and Inclusive Value Chains Section at the International Trade Centre (ITC). This organization helps countries trade fairly and grow their economies.
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About Vanessa Erogbogbo
Vanessa Erogbogbo was born in Kampala, Uganda. She has lived in many different countries. She is a citizen of both Uganda and the United Kingdom.
She studied at Loughborough University and the London Business School. She learned about engineering, information technology, and business.
Vanessa's Career Journey
Before joining the International Trade Centre (ITC) in 2011, Vanessa worked in different places. She worked for the International Finance Corporation and the Standard Chartered Bank. She also started her own business.
Today, she lives in Geneva, Switzerland. This is where the main office of the ITC is located.
Helping Women in Trade
The International Trade Centre (ITC) wants to help economies grow in a fair and lasting way through trade. They also work to achieve the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
Vanessa leads the Green and Inclusive Value Chains Section at the ITC. The ITC is a joint agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN). Her section helps make sure that trade helps everyone and protects the environment. They focus a lot on environmental sustainability and climate change.
In 2015, Vanessa started a special project called #shetrades. This project helps women around the world become more successful in business and trade.
Vanessa's Writings
Vanessa Erogbogbo has also written books and articles. She co-wrote a book called Gender Responsive Investment Handbook. This book helps businesses understand how to invest in women's companies.
Her writings often focus on how trade can help women succeed.
Speaking Up for Change
Vanessa has given many talks and participated in discussions. She once gave a TEDx talk in LausanneWomen. There, she shared inspiring stories of women who own businesses. She talked about how we can do more to help women lead the future economy.
She has also been part of many media events and conferences. This includes public forums hosted by the WTO, which are broadcast online.
In 2016, Vanessa was a speaker at a special panel. They talked about how trade can help women become more powerful in the economy. Vanessa explained that there isn't just one reason why women face challenges in business. She believes that technology can help women overcome these challenges. It can help them reach new markets more easily.
In 2017, Vanessa helped lead the discussions at the WTO public forum sessions.
