Available at: https://tradecouncil.org/beyond-borders-women-shaping-global-trade/
Singapore / New Delhi – August 2025 – The International Trade Council (ITC), in partnership with the Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry (ABWCI), proudly announces the release of Beyond Borders: Women Shaping the Past, Present, and Future of Global Trade. This landmark publication is available for free download worldwide.
Purpose of the Book
Beyond Borders seeks to rewrite the narrative of international trade by shining a spotlight on the historical, modern, and future roles of women in commerce. For centuries, women have been vital contributors to global trade – as entrepreneurs, innovators, financiers, and cultural brokers – yet their stories have often been marginalized or forgotten.
This book brings those voices back into the spotlight, exploring women’s impact from ancient marketplaces and the Silk Roads to digital platforms and e-commerce. By doing so, it underscores a central message: gender equity in international trade is not an aspiration for the future, but a restoration of a historical reality.
The publication’s ultimate aim is to equalize access to global markets by inspiring reforms, promoting inclusivity, and giving recognition to women whose participation is essential for equitable economic growth.
About the Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry (ABWCI)
ABWCI is a global organization dedicated to empowering women in commerce and industry through advocacy, networking, and capacity building. With initiatives spanning entrepreneurship, policy advocacy, and access to markets, ABWCI helps create an environment where women-owned businesses can thrive and scale.
Parul Soni, Chairman of ABWCI, remarked:
“This book is not only about women’s place in history, but about their rightful place in shaping the future of trade. At ABWCI, we believe that inclusive trade is stronger trade. By highlighting these stories and lessons, we hope to empower the next generation of women entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide.”
About the International Trade Council (ITC)
The International Trade Council is a non-lobbying, peak-body international chamber of commerce working to promote equitable global trade and foreign direct investment. Through education, research, and fostering connections between governments and businesses, the ITC provides tools and intelligence to reduce barriers and enable sustainable, transparent trade.
Ranjani Rangan, Chairperson of the International Trade Council, commented:
“Global trade cannot be inclusive unless it recognizes the voices and contributions of women. Beyond Borders is both a roadmap and a call to action – reminding us that women have always been central to commerce and must be central to shaping its future.”
Download the Book
Beyond Borders: Women Shaping the Past, Present, and Future of Global Trade is available now as a free digital download:
👉 https://tradecouncil.org/beyond-borders-women-shaping-global-trade/
