… by TV3 in Ireland, decided in 2012 to bring in a policy of gender parity – meaning that half of the experts interviewed should be women. It has been able to do this at no great financial … of access to employment, not in terms of equality ofparticipation in decision-making. As a result, women working …
… In brief The Dobbantó – Women entrepreneurs’ competence development programme is an … one. It was launched in 2004 and uses a combination of methods – training, advice, peer support and networking – … 90 hours spread over six weeks, and is accredited. Groups of 20 participants learn basic management, planning, …
… is an entrepreneurship training programme for academic women in Finland who are planning to set up their own … the Women’s Enterprise Agency (Naisyrittäjyyskeskus), one of the 32 Enterprise Agencies which form the Finnish … been established within the 2007–2013 programming period of the European Social Fund (ESF) and is coordinated by the …
… implemented in Ireland between 2011 and 2013 by a network of five chambers of commerce co-ordinated by Galway Chamber … was part of the wider European Network of Mentors for Women Entrepreneurs, supported by the Enterprise DG of the … them in developing their businesses in a sustained way. Participation in the mentoring sessions empowered …
… Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León and Madrid. Part of the National Rural Network, the project aimed to stimulate women’s entrepreneurship and increase their use of … The chief motor for the initiative’s success was the participation and commitment of local action groups, which …
… In brief The Cyprus Women's Cooperative Bank Ltd. (WCB), one of the first co-operative banks created by women in the … and can afford to have an international outlook, including participation in EU programmes. …
… single tool to implement gender mainstreaming. It is part of a wider set of tools, instruments and strategies. Gender equality … into a continuous and long-term process. As defined by UN Women, gender equality training is a ‘tool, strategy, and …
… What is gender-responsive public procurement Definition of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) GRPP is … examine the impact of all contracted activities on women’s and men’s needs, interests and concerns, and design … and size of contracts is appropriate to encourage maximum participation. The European Commission launches a tendering …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Culture can be defined as the … are human rights, and as such are the rights of both women and men. Across all areas of culture, human rights are … industries. Third, patterns in culture consumption and participation differ considerably between women and men. A …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The Digital Agenda for Europe … to the Broadband Commission report, the presence ofwomen online can boost GDP: bringing an additional 600 … boys; gender and the digital labour market: women’s low participation in the digital labour market and in particular …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) is one … gender equality will unleash the talents and capacities ofwomen, which are needed to achieve the goals of sustainable … growth to gender equality, but it is also true that full participation by women in the labour market supports GDP …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for … knowledge and skills throughout their lives. It also makes women and men better equipped to secure steady, well-paid … of boys and men in the humanities. The participationofwomen and men is most balanced in …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic … climate change. Energy plays an essential role in both women’s and men’s lives. However, it has been recently … of suitable specialists in the field. Increasing women’s participation in the green labour market may help to address …