Getting more women to trade beyond the European Union will require policies that go beyond trade. Policies are needed to get women to set up and grow their businesses in high-growth potential industries, enter export markets, and enjoy equal rights and opportunities in the labour market. Trade policymakers can be part of the solution, by leveraging the platform provided by free trade agreements. This report captures the links between women, companies they lead or work for, and trade outside the EU. Among the 1,118 firms surveyed in 12 EU countries, women are under-represented at all levels, and face various challenges.
Chapter 1 The trade and gender nexus -- Chapter 2 A gender lens on free trade agreements -- Chapter 3 Exporting outside the EU : the gender divide -- Chapter 4 Challenges for women in trade outside the EU -- Chapter 5 The way forward -- Appendix Survey methodology and implementation.

xviii, 53 p. : ill., graphs, tables

Includes bibliographical references (p. 53).
Available also online (viewed 2 Dec. 2019).

9789211036749
9789210045889 (e-ISBN)