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Women-led social enterprises play a vital role in tackling socio-economic challenges in the MENA region but, despite their potential, these enterprises often face systemic barriers, including limited access to finance, a lack of entrepreneurial skills and financial education, as well as restrictive regulatory frameworks. In response, the UfM, supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and in collaboration with Mariangela Pensa, Seham Ghalwash, and Davide Castellani, has recently launched an initiative focusing on gender lens investments for women-led social enterprises in the MENA region. 📅 Join us on December 19 at 10:00 CEST for a webinar to discover the key findings of our study 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCfXnJDu This 1.5-hour virtual event will feature a presentation of key study findings, a panel discussion with diverse stakeholders, and an interactive Q&A session

Day 1 Recap: FATE Institute’s 10th Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship Yesterday, we kicked off this milestone edition with impactful Women’s Sessions, focusing on “Shaping the Future of Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Next Decade.” Key moments included: - An inspiring keynote by Eyong Beatrice , UN Women Country Representative, on women driving economic growth and innovation. - Panel discussions spotlighting strategies to break barriers and empower women entrepreneurs across sectors. The energy was electrifying, and the insights shared reaffirmed the crucial role women play in shaping the future of entrepreneurship! You can catch up on youtube using the link below https://lnkd.in/dcWSzWEZ Get ready for Day 2 as we look into Youth and Policy session of the conversation, exploring innovative solutions for entrepreneurship beyond borders. 📌 Join us at Ecobank SME Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. #FATEInstitute #FATEPDS10 #FATEPDS

#Women-led #social enterprises play a transformative role in addressing socio-economic challenges in the MENA region, fostering inclusive growth, and driving #innovation. Despite these opportunities, women-led social enterprises often face systemic barriers, including limited #accesstofinance, lack of #entrepreneurialskills and #financialeducation, restrictive #regulatory environments such as a lack of definition and legal status for social enterprises that hinder their scalability and sustainability. Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, in collaboration with Mariangela Pensa, Seham Ghalwash Davide Castellani ha recently launched on #genderlensinvestments for social impact women-led business in the MENA region. If you are interested to learn about the key findings on our study, join us on #December 19 at 10:00 CEST The webinar will target at impact investors, women entrepreneurs, and organizations supporting social enterprises. Register here : https://lnkd.in/dCfXnJDu

Join us to discuss the findings of this study conducted for and in collaboration with the Union for the Mediterranean on gender-lens investing and women-led social enterprises in the MENA region. #socialbusiness #MENA #investing #genderlens #women #financialinclusion

🌍 Join the Conversation: Women-Led Social Enterprises for #InclusiveGrowth 🌟 #Women-led social #enterprises are vital in tackling socio-economic challenges across the MENA region. They drive inclusive growth, spark #innovation, and pave the way for #transformativechange. However, they often face significant systemic barriers, such as limited #accesstofinance, inadequate #entrepreneurialskills and #financialeducation, and restrictive legal frameworks. To adress these issues we have good news 👇 📅 Webinar Details: Date: December 19 Time: 10:00 CEST Audience: Impact investors, women entrepreneurs, and organizations supporting social enterprises. This session will unveil key findings and practical solutions from the recent #study on #genderlens #investments. Let’s collaborate to foster #sustainable and equitable growth in the MENA region. 💻 Register now and secure your spot! 👉https://bit.ly/3BfAK4F #SocialImpact #WomenEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth #GenderLensInvesting #MENARegion #CollaborationForChange

#WebinarAlert 📌 - Are you ready to make an impact? Are you interested in learning about who, where, and what initiatives support female green innovators and entrepreneurs across their entrepreneurial business journey in Africa? 🔥 Join us this Friday, September 6th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 pm CET for a game-changing webinar! Secure your spot to hear from the industry leaders and learn from our expert panellists: 🌍 Meet Ms. Karnika Yadav a Director at Intellecap and a seasoned development-finance expert passionate about designing and scaling market-led solutions for solving social and development challenges in emerging economies. She has worked with over 500 innovative enterprises and impact-focused organisations, raised funds, and coordinated international development projects in various countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and India. 🌿 Meet Nambula Kachumi, the Executive Director of WECREATE, a women’s entrepreneurship center. She focuses on addressing gender barriers in entrepreneurship, increasing women’s access to economically empowering tools and resources, and supporting their transition from the informal to the formal sector. 🌱 Meet Mr Urbans Benywanira an Article 6 and Carbon Pricing Expert at UNFCCC RCC East and Southern Africa, where he supports outreach activities to develop an understanding of the needs of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. He is also an Interim Coordinator of the Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance, where he provides readiness support to both public and private sector actors within the Alliance member countries to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. 🌿Meet Ms Elizabeth Pollitzer a renowned expert, scholar and co-founder of the not-for-profit organisation Portia, established in 2001, dedicated to improving gender equality in science & integrating gender dimensions into scientific research. She serves as an expert adviser on gender to the European Commission, and also coordinates several European and international projects, including the genSET project and the Gender Summits, which bring together scientists, gender scholars, and policymakers to address gender issues in research. Moderated by 🌿Meet Dr Flaubert Mbiekop an international development expert with experience spanning over two decades.He is a senior program specialist at IDRC, he manages a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at promoting the economic empowerment of women and youth in the context of a transition to low-carbon economies, including through sound public policies and private sector action. 👉 Don't miss out ! Register now to secure your spot and avoid disappointment: Webinar Registration - Zoom : https://lnkd.in/e7GjwNMU #Womenentrepreneurs #Greenentrepreneurship #Youth #InnovationandEntrepreneurship #Greenovations #Webinarseries

Hello Female Changemakers and Social Innovators, The highly anticipated Women in Development (WID) Summit 2024 is just around the corner! The WID Summit 2024 is your gateway to elevate your impact and connect with a powerful network of female changemakers, social entrepreneurs and social innovators. The Women in Development (WID) Summit themed “Visionaries of Impact: Women Redefining Global Development” is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria as a Hybrid Event (Virtual + In-person Attendance) on the 20th of July, 2024. This summit will bring together trailblazing women from around the world who are reshaping the landscape of global development. Here are five core reasons why you can't miss it: 1) Gain global perspective insights on global issues and trends in the development sector. 2) Connect with female influential leaders, changemakers and Visionaries of Impact in the development sector. 3) Gain access to mentorship sessions and workshops led by experienced professionals. 4) Dive into engaging high-impact panel discussions, keynote addresses and workshops. 5) Explore a wealth of resources, including tools and best practices to enhance your skills and broaden your knowledge. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and become a catalyst for positive change across the African Continent and in the world. Register today by clicking the link in the comment section or send a DM and join a community of exceptional women shaping a brighter future! #WIDSummit2024 #IdeationHubAfrica #GlobalImpact #VisionariesofImpact #SocialInnovation #SDGs

How to Navigate Difficult Situations in Business ❓ Mary Ann Pierce - AwakenHub’s Global Diaspora Ambassador, CEO MAP Digital: MetaMeetings® on How to Navigate Difficult Situations in Business at our special AwakenHub female founder series event ‘Fear Less: How to be Fierce & Fearless’ Mary Ann Pierce is Founder and CEO at MAP Digital, a global event agency with a remarkable 20-year track record producing investment banking conferences. At MAP Digital giving back is fundamental. Her MetaMeetings platform has powered Social Good Conferences such as the Equality Moonshot and Global Green Inclusive Innovation Summit (G2i2) at the UN along with Global Summit of Women and Capital as a Force for Good. Mary McKenna, MBE Sinead Crowley Clare McGee Denise McQuaid Brìghde Barnes Rhiannon Gilvarry Maria McKeever AIB | British Business Bank | Catalyst | Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council | Intertrade Ireland | MAP Digital: MetaMeetings® | North West Regional College (NWRC) | The Open University | QUBIS Ltd | Taylor Wessing Ireland | Údarás na Gaeltachta | Ulster Bank Northern Ireland - Business | Ulster University I Innovate NI | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council #awakenhub #community #fearless #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness

🌟 Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: A Key to Achieving the SDGs! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share that we recently presented a conference paper at the Women Impact: Innovation and Sustainability in Africa (WIISA) 2024 conference, held from August 28th to 29th, 2024 at the University of Johannesburg in South Arica. Our conference publication titled: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs as a gateway to achieving Sustainable Development Goals sheds light on the crucial role of women entrepreneurs in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 🚀💪 Our study delves into how empowering women entrepreneurs is not just a matter of economic equity but a powerful driver for sustainable development. By overcoming barriers and leveraging their unique strengths, women-led businesses are making significant strides towards ending poverty and achieving the SDGs. 🌍✨ Key Takeaways: Economic Empowerment: Women's entrepreneurship plays a vital role in fostering economic growth and sustainability. When women thrive, entire communities benefit. Barriers & Challenges: We explore the obstacles faced by women entrepreneurs and the impact these barriers have on their ability to contribute to sustainable development. Strategies for Support: Insights from scholarly research suggest targeted interventions and collaborative efforts are essential. Policymakers, practitioners, and researchers must unite to create an enabling environment for women-led ventures. The presentation highlighted the need for a concerted effort to support women entrepreneurs, acknowledging their potential as catalysts for change. Together, we can harness their energy and innovation to make strides towards the SDGs by 2030. 🌟🌏 A huge thank you to my fellow authors Edwill Mtengwa (PhD) and Lena Lainah Maregere, A big shoutout to Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo (PhD), Alison Nyaradzo Zuva and everyone who supports this vital cause, and to the incredible women entrepreneurs leading the way! 🙌💖 #WomenEntrepreneurs #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #EconomicEmpowerment #Innovation #GenderEquality #EndingPoverty #ConferenceInsights

How can companies implement impactful and measurable initiatives to foster a more inclusive and just world? Join BSR’s Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Director MaryAnne Howland and CEO and DEI Advisor Rohini Anand PhD for an in-depth conversation on how to implement DEIA initiatives within companies and employ strategies for maintaining these commitments. When: May 29, 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST Register: https://lnkd.in/eUGfcYuy #diversityequityinclusion #humanresources #sustainablebusiness