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The EUROCHAMBRES Women Network supports women in business by addressing specific challenges and fostering equal opportunities. Through various projects and initiatives, the network aims to promote female entrepreneurship and enhance women's roles in decision-making positions. Contact us to join the network and access resources for professional growth.
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http://www.eurochambres.be The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship Lario Fair - Como 21 April 2006
Who are we? • A network of women and men working in European CCIs • National Chamber Associations • Regional and Local Chambers
OUR MEMBERS 44 National Chamber Organisations
44 National Chamber Organisations THE NETWORK +1,950 Chambers of Commerce +18,873,000 Enterprises 120,000,000 Employees
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 rights • Address the specific needs of working women
What have we already achieved? • EU-wide projects (supported by the Commission) • Economic analysis of women in business • Stereotype-busting survey • Concrete tools to help young women • Highlighting successful role models
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 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
Talent Check results: 5843 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: arens@eurochambres.be