The document discusses inclusive entrepreneurship in the Spanish autonomous region of Extremadura. It notes that Extremadura has a low population density, an aging population, and lower than average education rates. The labor market is characterized by low employment, high unemployment especially among disadvantaged groups, and high casual employment. However, the region has a consistent strategy supported by a network of agents to promote entrepreneurship and rural development. Weaknesses include the lack of an inclusive entrepreneurship strategy and support for disadvantaged groups. The document proposes several measures to strengthen entrepreneurship, such as enterprise training in schools, role models, startup support, affordable workspaces, access to finance, and support for business growth and public contracts.

1. Consejería de Igualdad y Empleo INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE AUTONOMOUS REGION OF EXTREMADURA

2. Consejería de Igualdad y Empleo The Regional Government of Extremadura and its Equal Opportunities and Employment Department are interested in knowing about the structure of the labour market and the entrepreneurship subject

7. Consejería de Igualdad y Empleo Enterprise strategy and culture Training for teachers related with enterprise issues Involve business in school activities Quality and ongoing research into specific support of disadvantaged groups Support to explore the option of self-employment Increasing the presence of entrepreneurs in general media Entrepreneur role models Events /fairs aimed entrepreneurs

8. Consejería de Igualdad y Empleo Start-up support and training Providing workplaces for target groups Mentors with special aptitudes for working with target groups Affordable business premises Recognising the own training Available and accessible workplaces Joining a network at local level

9. Consejería de Igualdad y Empleo Access to finance Banks and specialists micro finance providers offer loans to micro enterprises Advice for entrepreneurs in case of debt crisis Advice about financial aspects Start-up loans from banks Grants to help start –up costs

10. Consejería de Igualdad y Empleo Consolidation and growth Supplying business premises Mainstream business networks Training on ICT, marketing, financial management… Possibility of winning public contracts Support of transmission and replication of existing business

11. Consejería de Igualdad y Empleo Our most important chance is the new period of design of measures for employment and equal opportunities