Umbrella Networks and Women Supporting Women

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Actionable steps

Supporting the local WE

Lobbying

Strategy formulation, research on the long-term funding options

Aligning the activities with the neighbouring country

Meetings with all stakeholder groups to create one common goal while analyzing, how each participant can contribute with his/her competences

Key enablers

Clear strategy for WE across EU

Field work - meetings and influencing the key decision makers in each country

Dedicated body to the WE agenda

Coordination of the national activities

Key Stakeholders

Successful women entrepreneurs

Municipalities

Women entrepreneurship associations and WE networks

National ministries - economy, education, …

European Commission

Hindrances

Lack of consistent and structured development of skills and mindset

Absence of pan- European framework/process aiming at bringing together women entrepreneurs from different countries

Competition thinking

Lack of ethical code

Not appointed to proper body

Different interests by Network Members

Different cultural context

Lack of volunteer mentoring by (successful) women

Lack of money for establishing the mentoring programs