To support member States to enhance women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship as a strategy for poverty reduction, social wellbeing and sustainable economic growth towards the realisation of SDG 5 on Gender equality, ESCAP is implementing a five-year (2019-2023) regional programme on “Catalysing Women’s Entrepreneurship – Creating a Gender-Responsive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” funded by the Government of Canada. 

The 14th Session of the APCICT’s Governing Council was held on 28 November 2019 in Incheon, Republic of Korea.

The Governing Council reviewed the administration, financial status and progress of implementation of the Centre’s programmes. It also provided strategic advice on the Centre’s future work plan and activities in support of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

APCICT organized a Consultative meeting on “Capacity Building for Digital Development in Asia Pacific” on 27-28 November 2019 in Incheon, Republic of Korea.