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Gender equality for sustainable, social and economic growth

Gender equality for sustainable, social and economic growth. Four connections between gender equality and growth - A Swedish example Project coordinator Ms Rosi Hoffer Prague 2013-06-15. The aim of the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth is to work towards:

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Gender equality for sustainable, social and economic growth

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  1. Gender equality for sustainable, social and economic growth Four connections between gender equality and growth - A Swedish example Project coordinator Ms Rosi Hoffer Prague 2013-06-15

  2. The aim of the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth is to work towards: more enterprises growing enterprises sustainable, competitive business and industry throughout Sweden Swedish Agency for Economicand Regional Growth Tillväxtverket

  3. Startingpoint - sustainabledevelopment Three dimensions • economic • social • environmental Gender equality as a goal or as a means? From a social to an economic dimension…

  4. Scientificconnections • Gender equality makes a more effective use of the human capital (source) • Gender equality facilitates in-depth democracy and will increase the social capital • Gender equality increases the regional attractivity • Gender equality increases the regional capability of innovation

  5. How to do it? Examples! 1. Fiber OpticValley– Gender aware management and the valueof innovative capacity

  6. Example 2. ”The Forest” – University, Municipality and Companies together for change • Management-controlled equality work -the role of management is crucial for effective equality efforts. • A revamped image of the industry – both men and women need to view forestry companies as attractive employers. • Research and development – knowledge of power and gender fosters success and competitive advantage.

  7. What’s next? And the Governmentallevel? • Governmentalaction plan for gender equal regional growth 2012-2014 • From National to Regional action plans for gender equal regional growth

  8. Growth and gender equality for sustainable development

  9. Thankyou for your attention! • Rosi.hoffer@tillvaxtverket.se • www.tillvaxtverket.se

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