Walmart has launched an online range of products from small and medium-sized enterprises owned by women on its website, to support economic empowerment.

More than 200 items, from jewellery and iPad cases to coffee beans and clothing, will be sold on the Empowering Women Together section of Walmart.com.

The range comes from nine countries, including Cambodia, Haiti and the US. Walmart aims to double sourcing from international suppliers run by women.