WEConnect International has joined with The Economist in their Growth Crossings series about responsible supply chains and the ways to improve sourcing transparency. Co- Founder and CEO of WEConnect International, Elizabeth Vazquez, describes the reasons for women’s inclusion in corporate supply chains and provides her guidance and participation in the project. The issue of gender in global value chains needs to be addressed and organizations such as WEConnect International are creating inclusive sourcing networks to connect women- owned businesses to corporate companies worldwide.