The Chamber network The Chamber network at the service of at the service of
female female entrepreneurshipentrepreneurship
http://www.eurochambres.be
Turin, Italy
14 July 2006
OUR OUR MEMBERSMEMBERS
44 National Chamber Organisations44 National Chamber Organisations
Why EWN?
The need for more women in the economic environment
Women have specific problems – specific solutions are needed
Fruitful activities by CCIs at local/ regional/ national level, but lack of exchange at European level
What are our objectives?
Contribute to long-term economic growth
Foster equal opportunity rightsAddress the specific needs of
working women
What have we already achieved?
EU-wide projects (supported by the European Commission)
Better understanding of women in business’ issues
Stereotype-busting survey Concrete tools to help (young)
women in different situations
• Women in Business and in Decision-Making
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Women in Business and in
Decision-Making – good practices
I comitate per la promozione dell’imprenditoria femiline (IT)
Women’s Cooperative Bank (CY) Career Counselling Guide (GR) «E trifft U» - start up meets entrepreneur
(DE)
Survey resultsBusiness = male affair Man = careerWoman = household & childrenA question of credibilityLack of confidence in capabilitiesLack of self-confidenceWomen and decision-making
RemediesA different approach from primary
school onwardsPromotion of role models in the
mediaEncouragement at school to go into
male sectors/jobsBetter career counselling/more
information about jobs and sectors
Talent Check results:12000 people across Europe have used this tool:
useful to find out more about their professional preferences
Mentoring programme results:Mentees have reported back positive effects:
Personal development; enhancement self-esteem and professional motivation; defined professional goals and understanding the importance of networking
The role models brochure:39 portraits of female entrepreneurs analysed:
How to make your way in a male dominated sector Common points: female intuition and determination
EUROCHAMBRES
Women Network
Contact details:
Birgit Arens
Tel: +32-2-2820857
E-mail: [email protected]
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