UN Economic Commission for Africa Teams Up With DHL to Boost SME Trade Skills

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has announced a new partnership with logistics company DHL designed to help African micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participateThe UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has announced a new partnership with logistics company DHL aimed at helping African micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participate more fully in cross-border trade across the continent.

Under the collaboration, entrepreneurs will receive practical training covering logistics, digital trade, customs procedures and market access. The two organisations say the initiative is intended to strengthen the capacity of small businesses to move goods and services across African borders.

The announcement indicates that the partnership will include a special focus, though it does not specify what that focus will be. It also does not provide details on how the training will be delivered, which countries will be involved, or the timeline for the programme.

The announcement disclosed no financial details, no target number of beneficiaries, and no specific implementation partners beyond ECA and DHL. more fully in cross-border trade across the continent.

Under the collaboration, entrepreneurs will receive practical training covering logistics, digital trade, customs procedures and market access. The two organisations say the initiative is intended to strengthen the capacity of small businesses to move goods and services across African borders.

The announcement indicates that the partnership will include a special focus, though it does not specify what that focus will be or provide details on how the training will be delivered, which countries will be involved, or the timeline for the programme.

No financial details, target number of beneficiaries, or specific implementation partners beyond ECA and DHL were disclosed in the announcement.

This article is based on reporting by the UN Economic Commission for Africa.