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The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship

http://www.eurochambres.be. The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship. Turin, Italy 14 July 2006. OUR MEMBERS. 44 National Chamber Organisations. Why EWN? The need for more women in the economic environment

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The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship

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  1. http://www.eurochambres.be The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship Turin, Italy 14 July 2006

  2. OUR MEMBERS 44 National Chamber Organisations

  3. 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

  4. What are our objectives? • Contribute to long-term economic growth • Foster equal opportunity rights • Address the specific needs of working women

  5. 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

  6. Women in Business and in Decision-Making

  7. 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)

  8. Survey results • Business = male affair  • Man = career • Woman = household & children • A question of credibility • Lack of confidence in capabilities • Lack of self-confidence • Women and decision-making

  9. Remedies • A different approach from primary school onwards • Promotion of role models in the media • Encouragement at school to go into male sectors/jobs • Better career counselling/more information about jobs and sectors

  10. 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

  11. EUROCHAMBRES Women Network Contact details: Birgit Arens Tel: +32-2-2820857 E-mail: arens@eurochambres.eu

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