Ministry of Commerce was awarded the "International Award for Gender Equality in Trade"

According to the written statement made by the Ministry, the project developed by the General Directorate of Trade Research and Risk Assessment received an award in the "Sustainable Development and Gender Equality" category. The award is important in terms of recognizing Türkiye's policies and efforts supporting women's participation in international trade at the international level.

The award, which was launched in 2024 by the Trade and Gender Informal Working Group within the WTO, covers successful policies, programs and projects that increase women's participation in international trade, support their economic empowerment and contribute to gender equality.

The award in question was presented to the Ministry representatives at the ceremony within the scope of "Aid for Trade Global Review 2026" held in Geneva, Switzerland.

- The role of women in exports was revealed with micro data

The award-winning research examines women's contribution to Türkiye's exports in two basic dimensions: employment and participation in decision-making mechanisms.

In the study, the roles of women not only as personnel in exporting companies, but also as managers and capital owners are analyzed and their contribution to exports is measured. The findings are presented in detail on the basis of sector, technology intensity and province.

While the research reveals women's economic contribution to foreign trade with concrete and measurable indicators, it also provides an important data infrastructure for the development of policies and strategies that will strengthen the position of women in economic life.

The study, which stands out with its innovative micro data approach, allows a more comprehensive evaluation of the role of women at every stage of economic life, from production to employment, from entrepreneurship to export.