… In brief In 2011 the Association of Professional Journalists (AJP), which represents 4,000 … journalists working in Belgium, surveyed the position ofwomen in the French-language media in Belgium. This study … among newscasters.[1] Gender imbalances in access and participation to decision-making are even starker: a study …
… 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 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 …