1. The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship
The Chamber network at the service of female entrepreneurship
Lario Fair - Como
21 April 2006

2. Who are we? A network of women and men working in European CCIs
National Chamber Associations
Regional and Local Chambers

3. OUR MEMBERS
44 National Chamber Organisations

4. 44 National Chamber Organisations
THE NETWORK
+1,950
Chambers of Commerce
+18,873,000
Enterprises
120,000,000
Employees

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. Women in Business and in Decision-Making

10. 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)

11. Women in Decision-Making Positions

13. 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

15. 5843 people across Europe have used this tool:
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

16. E-mail: arens@eurochambres.be
Women Network
Contact details:
Birgit Arens
Tel: