… In brief To redress women’s poor representation and career prospects in the … runs a mid-career mentoring scheme for an annual cohort of 20 women. It is targeted at women with at least five years … professional profile through networking, social media and participation in industry panels at festivals and …
… In 1997 it launched its online Expert Database to improve women’s visibility in the media and their access to … The database now lists nearly 1,200 women from all areas of society. They include scientists and researchers, business … guidelines for media content in any way. As to access and participation to decision-making within media organisations, …
… In brief The Journalistinnenbund, an association for women journalists in Germany with around 500 members, exists … to freelance journalists, who have no other sources of professional support. The methodology aims to build a bridge between journalists of different generations, and conceives the mentoring …
… brief Going for Growth provides structured peer support to women entrepreneurs who are serious about growing their … from lead entrepreneurs who have personal experience of the growth journey on which the participants are … €2,000 per head. The particpants are not charged a fee for participation in a cycle, however, as the funding support …
… 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, …
… 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. …