… was set up, women’s absence from decision-making centres, gender stereotyping and the burden of multiple roles combined … and support, to women in line with their specific business needs, the bank filled a glaring gap in the market, while by … and discrimination. It has led the way in reducing gender inequalities. For example, although the bank serves …
… wide network. Moreover, it seeks to address the issue of gender-based inequality and discrimination in business … The fund does not make grants and any investment it makes needs to be backed by an equity stake (although the deal may …
… applicants were in the service sector. Narrowing the gender gap in business The Women Entrepreneurs’ Loan … was initiated in 2011 as part of the National Policy for Gender Equality 2011-2015, which addresses the unfavourable … Implementation of the Strategy, 2010-2013), and the Law on Gender Equality. The need to promote women’s entrepreneurship …
… What is gender-responsive public procurement Definition of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) GRPP is … impact of all contracted activities on women’s and men’s needs, interests and concerns, and design and deliver …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Agriculture is one of the most … self-sufficient farming, organic farming etc.). From a gender point of view, there are significant gaps between … the added advantage of an awareness and knowledge of local needs, and specific interpersonal and communication skills. …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Culture can be defined as the … etc.), entertainment, media and e-culture platforms. Gender aspects are relevant both in relation to the broad … United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The promotion of gender equality and the combat against gender discrimination …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The Digital Agenda for Europe was … information and communications technology. In both cases, gender has particular relevance. In terms of economic growth, … and social achievement – is still blocked by persistent gender inequalities. First of all, there is a gender divide …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) is one of … of economic policy coordination. Within this context, gender is considered a relevant factor to overcome economic … making use of great potential that is available. And that needs to change, not just for women’s sake, but for …
… Relevance of gender in employment While considerable progress has been … the way institutional structures consider and integrate gender. While women’s activity rate has increased during the … working life is more likely to be affected by the care needs of others, which can be explained by a higher take-up …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic … has been recently acknowledged that energy policy is not gender neutral. Achieving gender equality in the field of … rights perspective, women and men have different energy needs. Women spend more time than men in unpaid household …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Environment is a cross-cutting … deforestation and biodiversity loss worse. The gender perspective is relevant in all the different areas of … by addressing at least four issues: women and men’s energy needs and uses women and men’s employment and …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Gender plays a specific role both in the incidence and the … between women and men in terms of unmet medical needs. EU-SILC data on unmet medical needs show that women in …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The relevance of gender in the justice policy area should be considered in … system does not equally accommodate women’s and men’s needs. The due diligence principle holds states (and other …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) fisheries … country and depend on the financial support they receive. Gender inequality in the fisheries sector is influenced by a … a bottom-up strategy that fits and addresses their area’s needs to increase economic, social and environmental welfare. …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area EU regional policy is an investment … policy is embedded within the Regional Cohesion policy and gender equality is considered under this framework. Regional … access to infrastructures, it is important to consider the needs of women and men in the informal sector. Poor women, …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Promoting gender equality is a key principle of the EU in all its … workers but should also ensure that research meets the needs of all citizens and contributes to the understanding of …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The term ‘sport’ implies two … between the genders is becoming narrower. From a gender perspective, sport exemplifies a societal and cultural … media coverage than women’s sports . A further aspect that needs to be considered is the lack of women in sports …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Tourism is the third largest … and men, as well as to the relation between tourism and gender equality. According to the World Tourism Organisation … opportunities and challenges for women, which makes the gender equality perspective highly relevant. From the …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Transportation facilitates access … professional literature emphasising that transport is not gender neutral. According to these studies, gender is a … existing transport systems are not geared towards women’s needs. On the contrary, most transport systems around the …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Young people are a priority of the … contribute to delivering results in other areas, such as gender equality. The integration of gender concerns in youth … facilities. Attention has to be given to the specific needs of girls and young women, particularly regarding their …