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Ulaanbaatar -- Harnessing the power of technology and innovation for the voice and the political, social, and economic empowerment of women and girls in Mongolia is essential to deliver transformative impact and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Mongolia.

The flagship event of the International Trade Centre (ITC), to be hosted this year by the Government of Mongolia, takes place on 26-29 June 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

(Geneva/Ulaanbaatar) – Invest in diversifying sectors and markets through green and digital trade - that is the focus of the 2023 edition of the World Export Development Forum (WEDF), the flagship event of the Geneva-based International Trade Centre (ITC).

ITC is the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization and focuses on connecting small businesses to global markets. In Mongolia, the Ministry of Economy and Development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President are leading the Mongolian Task Force for this event. The United Nations Country Team of Mongolia is also a partner on this event.

This year’s conference, under the theme ‘Diversify with Green Trade’, explores organic, digital and sustainable solutions to multiple crises. It focuses especially on the Asia-Pacific region, as well as landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).

Mongolia, strategically located between Europe and Asia, has potential to expand its value-added agribusiness and services, including digital services. It hosts a vibrant small business sector, including an educated workforce of women and youth-led firms.

The Government of Mongolia reported that more than 60 percent of Mongolia’s territory is at high risk of dzud – a natural phenomenon that is unique to Mongolia.