… and men is one of the Union’s essential aims. To achieve gender equality, the European Union has adopted an approach … topic in all policies. In spite of a clear commitment to gender equality as a common goal, as well as the principle of … of mainstreaming gender equality. Figures show a clear gap between the stated commitment to gender equality and the …
… Valtava Programme, a national development programme for gender mainstreaming that has been established within the … female entrepreneurial potential and thus narrowing the gendergap in enterprise development among highly educated people in …
… businesses. It was established in 2005, when a gender perspective on business was in its infancy, and women … and the development of start-up incubators did not take a gender perspective, especially regarding innovative … businesses. Thus, the network has contributed to the gender debate on entrepreneurship in France, and shown that …
… was set up, women’s absence from decision-making centres, gender stereotyping and the burden of multiple roles combined … their specific business needs, the bank filled a glaring gap in the market, while by diversifying its portfolio and … and discrimination. It has led the way in reducing gender inequalities. For example, although the bank serves …
… applicants were in the service sector. Narrowing the gendergap in business The Women Entrepreneurs’ Loan Programme is … was initiated in 2011 as part of the National Policy for Gender Equality 2011-2015, which addresses the unfavourable …