At OWIT Nigeria, we are similarly driven by the believe that the relationship between international trade and gender is complex and requires a holistic understanding of economic and social dynamics, as well as of specific local contexts, in order to adopted best strategies that are geared towards sustainable economic development and poverty reduction while also promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality. Consequently, our Research and Development (R&D) approach is tailored towards the need to understand key variables regarding the connectedness between female entrepreneurship and economic development in Nigeria and globally. Our R&D approach generally seeks to build a more inclusive trading system in Nigeria, while contributing to improved global campaign on gender equality and women empowerment.