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

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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

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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: arens@eurochambres.eu