Moldova has committed to promoting gender equality and equal opportunities between women and men through its Association Agreement with the EU. However, women currently make up only 27.5% of entrepreneurs in Moldova. The country's policies and strategies, such as the National Development Strategy and SME Sector Development Strategy, aim to encourage women's entrepreneurship through improved access to financing, training, and support for new businesses started by women and youth. Several ongoing public and private programs provide loans, training, and networking opportunities to support women entrepreneurs, but developing targeted legislation, increasing financial access, and collecting better statistics on women's entrepreneurship remain challenges.
The document is a communiqué issued by the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance (G20 YEA) at their 2015 summit in Istanbul, Turkey. It outlines recommendations to promote entrepreneurship culture globally. The G20 YEA represents 500,000 young entrepreneurs and collaborates with the B20. At this summit, the G20 YEA developed recommendations focusing on education/skills training, visa programs, taxation/funding policies, digital infrastructure, legal frameworks, and research to promote entrepreneurship. They call on G20 leaders to endorse these recommendations to foster environments supportive of entrepreneurship and address youth unemployment.
Brief overview of challenges and developments in the countries of the Easter...Valya Chudovskaya
Brief overview of challenges and developments in the countries of the Eastern Partner region – advancing the women's entrepreneurship policy and practice
THE IMPACT OF WORKERS EDUCATION IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY: A CASE STUDY OF MICHA...Kunle Areo
This document summarizes a term paper presented by Areo Kunle Oyeyinka on workers' education in Nigeria. It discusses the mandate of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), which was established by the Nigerian government to provide workers' education. The paper outlines MINILS' objectives to enhance the role of trade unions, provide opportunities for policymakers, assist in developing a strong trade union movement, promote research, and equip union officials and managers with skills. It also examines the importance of workers' education and training for Nigeria's economic growth and discusses MINILS' partnerships with other organizations to become a center of excellence in labor studies in West Africa.
The Vlora Regional Development Agency (RDA) supports economic development in southwest Albania through training, counseling, and technical assistance to businesses and organizations. It has worked with international donors on projects to support vulnerable groups, small and medium enterprises, and rural economic development. Key activities include providing business consulting services; organizing training programs; and maintaining partnerships and databases to facilitate information sharing and capacity building in the region.
Statement on the Appointment of members of the National ExecutiveSABC News
In the election of the 8th of May, South Africans provided this administration with a clear mandate to accelerate inclusive economic growth, act with greater urgency to tackle poverty, improve government services, fight corruption and end state capture.
Thulile Yvonne Nkambule Chapa Curriculum Vitae(1).docx FOR SUBMISSIONThuli Chapa
Thulile Yvonne Nkambule Chapa has over 20 years of experience working in economic development and community projects with World Vision in Africa. She currently serves as a Technical Advisor in Somalia, providing strategic support to a consortium implementing economic development programs. Previously, she held positions as a Regional Economic Development Advisor covering 9 Southern African countries and as Micro Enterprise Development Manager in Swaziland. She has extensive experience developing and implementing savings groups, business skills training, and value chain projects to promote livelihoods and economic resilience.
Youth Development in Nigeria: What are the issues (2015) Rotimi Olawale
I developed a presentation that focused on scanning the current youth development space in Nigeria with a special focus on Government and to throw up current issues.
Moldova has committed to promoting gender equality and equal opportunities between women and men through its Association Agreement with the EU. However, women currently make up only 27.5% of entrepreneurs in Moldova. The country's policies and strategies, such as the National Development Strategy and SME Sector Development Strategy, aim to encourage women's entrepreneurship through improved access to financing, training, and support for new businesses started by women and youth. Several ongoing public and private programs provide loans, training, and networking opportunities to support women entrepreneurs, but developing targeted legislation, increasing financial access, and collecting better statistics on women's entrepreneurship remain challenges.
The document is a communiqué issued by the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance (G20 YEA) at their 2015 summit in Istanbul, Turkey. It outlines recommendations to promote entrepreneurship culture globally. The G20 YEA represents 500,000 young entrepreneurs and collaborates with the B20. At this summit, the G20 YEA developed recommendations focusing on education/skills training, visa programs, taxation/funding policies, digital infrastructure, legal frameworks, and research to promote entrepreneurship. They call on G20 leaders to endorse these recommendations to foster environments supportive of entrepreneurship and address youth unemployment.
Brief overview of challenges and developments in the countries of the Easter...Valya Chudovskaya
Brief overview of challenges and developments in the countries of the Eastern Partner region – advancing the women's entrepreneurship policy and practice
THE IMPACT OF WORKERS EDUCATION IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY: A CASE STUDY OF MICHA...Kunle Areo
This document summarizes a term paper presented by Areo Kunle Oyeyinka on workers' education in Nigeria. It discusses the mandate of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), which was established by the Nigerian government to provide workers' education. The paper outlines MINILS' objectives to enhance the role of trade unions, provide opportunities for policymakers, assist in developing a strong trade union movement, promote research, and equip union officials and managers with skills. It also examines the importance of workers' education and training for Nigeria's economic growth and discusses MINILS' partnerships with other organizations to become a center of excellence in labor studies in West Africa.
The Vlora Regional Development Agency (RDA) supports economic development in southwest Albania through training, counseling, and technical assistance to businesses and organizations. It has worked with international donors on projects to support vulnerable groups, small and medium enterprises, and rural economic development. Key activities include providing business consulting services; organizing training programs; and maintaining partnerships and databases to facilitate information sharing and capacity building in the region.
Statement on the Appointment of members of the National ExecutiveSABC News
In the election of the 8th of May, South Africans provided this administration with a clear mandate to accelerate inclusive economic growth, act with greater urgency to tackle poverty, improve government services, fight corruption and end state capture.
Thulile Yvonne Nkambule Chapa Curriculum Vitae(1).docx FOR SUBMISSIONThuli Chapa
Thulile Yvonne Nkambule Chapa has over 20 years of experience working in economic development and community projects with World Vision in Africa. She currently serves as a Technical Advisor in Somalia, providing strategic support to a consortium implementing economic development programs. Previously, she held positions as a Regional Economic Development Advisor covering 9 Southern African countries and as Micro Enterprise Development Manager in Swaziland. She has extensive experience developing and implementing savings groups, business skills training, and value chain projects to promote livelihoods and economic resilience.
Youth Development in Nigeria: What are the issues (2015) Rotimi Olawale
I developed a presentation that focused on scanning the current youth development space in Nigeria with a special focus on Government and to throw up current issues.
The document is a draft resolution from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) addressing adequate work for all men and women. It recognizes that around 75 million young people worldwide are unemployed and the socioeconomic and political issues this can cause. The resolution urges promoting entrepreneurship through microcredits, training, and international cooperation to support economic growth. It also strongly encourages legal reforms to establish business-friendly environments and combat corruption. Furthermore, it condemns discrimination in hiring and recommends measures to ensure participation and equal treatment of women, disabled people, and parental leave. The resolution prioritizes education to strengthen youth employability through expanded access, vocational training, skills development programs, and boosting aggregate demand to create jobs.
Youth employment policies - S. Petkovic/ Seminar on youth transition to work ...Hre Coe
The document summarizes youth unemployment trends and policy measures in the EU. It finds that youth unemployment rates are much higher than overall unemployment rates, and the economic crisis has affected young people more than other age groups. In response, the EU has launched several initiatives like the Youth Guarantee to ensure young people get offers of employment, education, or training within 4 months of leaving school or becoming unemployed. The Youth Guarantee is being implemented in EU countries, with early results suggesting it is proving to be an effective structural reform for tackling high youth unemployment.
Youth report presentation
PRESENTATION OF THE OECD REGIONAL REPORT “YOUTH IN THE MENA REGION: HOW TO BRING THEM IN” Steering Group Meeting of the MENA-OECD Initiative 9 November 2015, Rabat
Youth in Transformation Agenda by Boni Haruna, Hon. Minister of Youth Develop...NigeriaFMYD
The document provides an overview of youth programs under Nigeria's Transformation Agenda. It defines youth as those aged 18-35 according to the National Youth Policy. The agenda aims to create jobs, promote inclusive economic growth, and improve well-being. To achieve these goals, the government has focused on youth development through interventions in education, agriculture, employment, and ICT. Examples of programs discussed include YouWin, which provides business grants to entrepreneurs, and initiatives to promote skills training and agriculture among youth.
IPAR-IDRC Regional Conference on Youth Employment, Kigali, Rwanda, Lemigo Hot...reachcreatives
Institute and Policy analysis and research- Rwanda (IPAR’s) - IDRC REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
“Innovations that work for youth employment: Voices from the youth”
24 & 25 October 2014
LEMIGO Hotel, Kigali -Rwanda
Follow conversation on Twitter #YouthEmploymentEA
Kwanele Mkhwanazl: Co-operative Management of Students Society of South Africacooperatives
This document outlines the establishment of a diploma program in cooperative management at the University of Zululand in South Africa. It provides details on the program curriculum, student society formed, activities conducted, and future plans and proposals to further cooperative education and youth participation in the sector. The program aims to build capacity for cooperative members and support the growth of cooperatives in the region.
The Caribbean Development Bank is seeking to hire an Economist to work in its Economics Department. The successful candidate will monitor economic, social, and political developments in assigned borrowing member countries and provide analysis, reports, and policy advice. Key responsibilities include preparing country reports, advising country officials, conducting research, and assisting with country strategy papers. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in economics, at least eight years of experience as a professional economist, strong quantitative and statistical skills, and knowledge of Caribbean development issues.
Social protection for informal sector workers gender perspectivesDr Lendy Spires
The document summarizes a presentation on social protection for informal sector workers from a gender perspective. It outlines the objectives of the presentation which is to share information on the Economic Commission for Africa's work on social protection for informal sector workers. It discusses the commission's mandate to promote inclusive, equitable and sustainable development in Africa. It also highlights some of the major findings of studies conducted which show that the majority of vulnerable groups in African countries are women and that informal employment tends to provide low returns with a lack of protections and higher risks compared to formal employment. The presentation recommends mainstreaming social protection in national development frameworks, improving data collection on the informal sector, and building institutional and human capacity for implementing social protection policies targeting informal workers.
This document provides an overview of social legislation in India, with a focus on legislation related to women. It begins with definitions of social legislation, including its aims to improve social and economic conditions. It then outlines various laws enacted to protect and promote the rights of women, such as those relating to dowry prohibition, immoral trafficking, indecent representation of women, and domestic violence. The document also discusses social legislation related to working women, marriage and divorce, abortion, and maintenance. Overall, the document summarizes India's extensive body of legislation aimed at furthering social justice and reform, especially for women.
The document discusses the activities of the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) over a one month period. Key activities included launching village-level organizations in five villages, bookkeeping training in two villages, following up on book of accounts and revolving fund utilization in several villages, and a mushroom cultivation training. Success stories from beneficiaries and indicators of change from participating in NSRLM's programs, like increased savings, decision making, and confidence, are also presented. The conclusion recognizes NSRLM is still new but has the potential to alleviate poverty and foster inclusive economic growth in Nagaland.
State Social Welfare Boards function in each state capital and union territory to implement schemes for women and children's welfare. Each board is headed by a renowned female social worker and includes members nominated by central and state governments. The chairperson plays an important role coordinating between the central board, state board, and state government. Key responsibilities include ensuring regular board meetings, representation across districts, and constitution of committees to oversee programs and finances.
Action plan for youth empowerment and employment- ZambiaJerry Sakala
Addressing the challenges of youth employment and empowerment has continued to be among
Government's top priorities. According to the 2012 Labour Force Survey, Zambia's unemployment
rate was 7.9 percent of the Labour Force in 2012. In the urban areas, the unemployment rate was
15.3 percent compared to 3.1 percent in rural areas. The survey further indicated that the youthful
age groups were the most vulnerable to unemployment, with the highest rate recorded among the
20-24 year old at 16.3 percent.
Failure to address the challenge of youth unemployment would erode the potential of this energetic and economically versatile portion of our population to contribute towards the socio-economic
development of the country. Furthermore, unemployed youth are prone to engage in social and political vices that have the potential to undermine democratic practices, peace and stability of the
Nation.
Based on this premise, it was deemed necessary that a study on youth empowerment, employment and skills development be carried out. In this regard, the Ministry of Youth and Sport in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, with assistance from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), commissioned studies on youth employment, empowerment and skills development. The findings of these studies formed the basis for the preparation of the strategy for youth empowerment, employment and skills development.
This Action Plan was further informed by the Revised Sixth National Development Plan, Industrialization and Job Creation Strategy, the Revised 2015 National Youth Policy and other sectoral Plans and Policies such as the Education Policy, National Agriculture Investment Plan, the 2013 Revised Education Curriculum Framework, and 2009 Technical Education Vocational and
Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) Policy, among others. In addition, there was wide consultation with stakeholders including the Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations.
It is envisaged that the development of the Youth Empowerment and Employment Strategy would
provide adequate instruments for addressing challenges of youth employment and empowerment
comprehensively.
It is worth noting that meaningful strides in addressing the challenges of youth empowerment and employment require strong and coordinated responses from all the stakeholders including the youth themselves. This multi-sectoral approach will ensure that programmes and activities to empower and create employment opportunities for the youth are mainstreamed across all sectors.
Assessment of Environment for Women Entrepreneurship in Montenegro Valya Chudovskaya
This document summarizes an assessment of the environment for women entrepreneurship in Montenegro. It analyzes the current situation across 10 key areas: management and coordination policy; regulatory and legal issues; promotion of women entrepreneurship; access to education and training; access to credits and financial services; access to business development services and information; associations and networks; access to business facilities; access to markets; and research on women entrepreneurship. The assessment was conducted using desk research, interviews with key stakeholders, and focus groups. It identifies challenges women entrepreneurs face such as long registration processes, high taxes, lack of social services, and difficulties accessing financial services and markets.
Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship - David HalabiskyOECD CFE
The document discusses supporting youth entrepreneurship through public policy. It covers:
1) An OECD work program on inclusive entrepreneurship, including objectives, outputs, and ongoing work reviewing national youth entrepreneurship policies.
2) Data showing youth have high interest in entrepreneurship but low business creation rates, facing barriers like lack of skills and financing.
3) Key policy action areas to support youth entrepreneurship - building a supportive environment, improving skills, facilitating financing, and coordinating strategies.
4) Examples of good practices from Poland, Belgium, Slovenia, the UK, and Lithuania that deliver entrepreneurship training, financing, and networking to youth.
5) General principles for effective youth entrepreneurship
Economic empowerment beyond access to finance.Wezi Ndhlovu
The document discusses economic empowerment in Zambia beyond access to finance. It outlines the historical background of empowerment policies and the establishment of the Citizens Economic Empowerment Act and Commission. The Act aims to promote meaningful participation of citizens in the economy through nine pillars of empowerment: equity/ownership, procurement, skills development, access to finance, corporate social responsibility, governance, investments, foreign direct investment, and sustainability. The Commission coordinates empowerment programs and ensures participation through various policy instruments, partnerships, and by establishing the Citizens Economic Empowerment Fund to support broad-based economic empowerment.
This document provides an introduction to EU support for entrepreneurs. It discusses the Europe 2020 strategy and Small Business Act which aim to promote entrepreneurship and SMEs. The Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan calls for joint action across levels to reignite the entrepreneurial spirit through entrepreneurial education, supportive environments, and role models. The EU provides support through programs like Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, financial loans and funds distributed to member states, and the Enterprise Europe Network which connects over 600 organizations to support over 4000 SME projects annually.
BUSINESS INCUBATION AS ELEMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICE INSTITUTION AND SME DEVEL...Vasily Ryzhonkov
The core of the political and economic transformation of any country in transition (CIT) is
the creation of the private sector, the development of entrepreneurship and creation of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They are consideredto be one of the principal driving forces in
economic development. SMEs stimulate private ownership and entrepreneurial skills, they are
flexible and can adapt quickly to changing market demand and supply situations, they generate
employment, help diversify economic activity and make a significant contribution to exports and
trade. SMEs also play an important role in innovation and the high-tech business, due to their
flexibility and creativity many of them became large businesses. In this process emphasis should be
laid on creation of a business friendly environment in which the transformation of the society
towards a market economy should be taken place
The document summarizes the historical background and objectives of Zambia's Citizens Economic Empowerment policy and Act from 2005-2006. The Act established the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) and Fund to promote the economic empowerment of targeted citizens, defined as historically marginalized groups, through nine pillars including equity ownership, procurement, skills development, and access to finance. The CEEC was tasked with partnering with stakeholders to implement the policy through various instruments like promoting land ownership, entrepreneurship for disadvantaged groups, and a regulatory framework to achieve broad-based and sustainable citizens economic empowerment in Zambia.
Job creation & poverty alleviation in v4 countriesantalszabo
This document provides information on job creation and poverty alleviation through microcrediting in the V4 countries of Central Europe. It discusses high youth unemployment rates in the EU and V4 countries in particular. Microcredit is presented as a way to support entrepreneurship and alleviate poverty. The document outlines poverty levels and at-risk poverty rates in the EU and V4 countries. It provides an overview of microfinance institutions operating in each of the V4 countries and the amounts of funding available through the European Union's Progress Microfinance Facility. In summary, the document examines how microcredit can help address issues of unemployment and poverty in Central and Eastern Europe.
The document discusses several of The Asia Foundation's programs aimed at empowering women in Mongolia economically:
1) From 2006-2012, in partnership with the Mongolian Women Farmers Association, it implemented projects to empower disadvantaged women, female heads of households, and unemployed youth through small-scale vegetable farming.
2) In 2014, together with the National Committee on Gender Equality, it organized a consultative meeting on promoting women in business and entrepreneurship in Mongolia.
3) It supported the Ulaanbaatar City Municipality in improving its economic development strategy, approved in 2015.
The document discusses CSR and female entrepreneurship. It notes that women represent an important source of talent, energy, and management capacity for economic growth. However, women currently make up a small percentage of entrepreneurs and innovators, particularly in science and technology fields. They face obstacles such as lack of access to financing and networks. Promoting women entrepreneurs through training, financial support, and networking can help address gender gaps and diversity challenges to enhance economic opportunities.
Un women gender women in informal cross border tradeDr Lendy Spires
This project aims to empower women in informal cross-border trade in Swaziland over 3 years with a budget of $498,000. It will work with the Ministry of Commerce and UN Women to build the capacities of women traders, strengthen their networks, improve government support for their sector through advocacy and policies, and promote partnerships between women traders and the private sector. The project's goals are to create jobs and wealth for women traders, reduce poverty, and integrate their sector more fully into the economy and regional trade.
The document is a draft resolution from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) addressing adequate work for all men and women. It recognizes that around 75 million young people worldwide are unemployed and the socioeconomic and political issues this can cause. The resolution urges promoting entrepreneurship through microcredits, training, and international cooperation to support economic growth. It also strongly encourages legal reforms to establish business-friendly environments and combat corruption. Furthermore, it condemns discrimination in hiring and recommends measures to ensure participation and equal treatment of women, disabled people, and parental leave. The resolution prioritizes education to strengthen youth employability through expanded access, vocational training, skills development programs, and boosting aggregate demand to create jobs.
Youth employment policies - S. Petkovic/ Seminar on youth transition to work ...Hre Coe
The document summarizes youth unemployment trends and policy measures in the EU. It finds that youth unemployment rates are much higher than overall unemployment rates, and the economic crisis has affected young people more than other age groups. In response, the EU has launched several initiatives like the Youth Guarantee to ensure young people get offers of employment, education, or training within 4 months of leaving school or becoming unemployed. The Youth Guarantee is being implemented in EU countries, with early results suggesting it is proving to be an effective structural reform for tackling high youth unemployment.
Youth report presentation
PRESENTATION OF THE OECD REGIONAL REPORT “YOUTH IN THE MENA REGION: HOW TO BRING THEM IN” Steering Group Meeting of the MENA-OECD Initiative 9 November 2015, Rabat
Youth in Transformation Agenda by Boni Haruna, Hon. Minister of Youth Develop...NigeriaFMYD
The document provides an overview of youth programs under Nigeria's Transformation Agenda. It defines youth as those aged 18-35 according to the National Youth Policy. The agenda aims to create jobs, promote inclusive economic growth, and improve well-being. To achieve these goals, the government has focused on youth development through interventions in education, agriculture, employment, and ICT. Examples of programs discussed include YouWin, which provides business grants to entrepreneurs, and initiatives to promote skills training and agriculture among youth.
IPAR-IDRC Regional Conference on Youth Employment, Kigali, Rwanda, Lemigo Hot...reachcreatives
Institute and Policy analysis and research- Rwanda (IPAR’s) - IDRC REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
“Innovations that work for youth employment: Voices from the youth”
24 & 25 October 2014
LEMIGO Hotel, Kigali -Rwanda
Follow conversation on Twitter #YouthEmploymentEA
Kwanele Mkhwanazl: Co-operative Management of Students Society of South Africacooperatives
This document outlines the establishment of a diploma program in cooperative management at the University of Zululand in South Africa. It provides details on the program curriculum, student society formed, activities conducted, and future plans and proposals to further cooperative education and youth participation in the sector. The program aims to build capacity for cooperative members and support the growth of cooperatives in the region.
The Caribbean Development Bank is seeking to hire an Economist to work in its Economics Department. The successful candidate will monitor economic, social, and political developments in assigned borrowing member countries and provide analysis, reports, and policy advice. Key responsibilities include preparing country reports, advising country officials, conducting research, and assisting with country strategy papers. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in economics, at least eight years of experience as a professional economist, strong quantitative and statistical skills, and knowledge of Caribbean development issues.
Social protection for informal sector workers gender perspectivesDr Lendy Spires
The document summarizes a presentation on social protection for informal sector workers from a gender perspective. It outlines the objectives of the presentation which is to share information on the Economic Commission for Africa's work on social protection for informal sector workers. It discusses the commission's mandate to promote inclusive, equitable and sustainable development in Africa. It also highlights some of the major findings of studies conducted which show that the majority of vulnerable groups in African countries are women and that informal employment tends to provide low returns with a lack of protections and higher risks compared to formal employment. The presentation recommends mainstreaming social protection in national development frameworks, improving data collection on the informal sector, and building institutional and human capacity for implementing social protection policies targeting informal workers.
This document provides an overview of social legislation in India, with a focus on legislation related to women. It begins with definitions of social legislation, including its aims to improve social and economic conditions. It then outlines various laws enacted to protect and promote the rights of women, such as those relating to dowry prohibition, immoral trafficking, indecent representation of women, and domestic violence. The document also discusses social legislation related to working women, marriage and divorce, abortion, and maintenance. Overall, the document summarizes India's extensive body of legislation aimed at furthering social justice and reform, especially for women.
The document discusses the activities of the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) over a one month period. Key activities included launching village-level organizations in five villages, bookkeeping training in two villages, following up on book of accounts and revolving fund utilization in several villages, and a mushroom cultivation training. Success stories from beneficiaries and indicators of change from participating in NSRLM's programs, like increased savings, decision making, and confidence, are also presented. The conclusion recognizes NSRLM is still new but has the potential to alleviate poverty and foster inclusive economic growth in Nagaland.
State Social Welfare Boards function in each state capital and union territory to implement schemes for women and children's welfare. Each board is headed by a renowned female social worker and includes members nominated by central and state governments. The chairperson plays an important role coordinating between the central board, state board, and state government. Key responsibilities include ensuring regular board meetings, representation across districts, and constitution of committees to oversee programs and finances.
Action plan for youth empowerment and employment- ZambiaJerry Sakala
Addressing the challenges of youth employment and empowerment has continued to be among
Government's top priorities. According to the 2012 Labour Force Survey, Zambia's unemployment
rate was 7.9 percent of the Labour Force in 2012. In the urban areas, the unemployment rate was
15.3 percent compared to 3.1 percent in rural areas. The survey further indicated that the youthful
age groups were the most vulnerable to unemployment, with the highest rate recorded among the
20-24 year old at 16.3 percent.
Failure to address the challenge of youth unemployment would erode the potential of this energetic and economically versatile portion of our population to contribute towards the socio-economic
development of the country. Furthermore, unemployed youth are prone to engage in social and political vices that have the potential to undermine democratic practices, peace and stability of the
Nation.
Based on this premise, it was deemed necessary that a study on youth empowerment, employment and skills development be carried out. In this regard, the Ministry of Youth and Sport in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, with assistance from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), commissioned studies on youth employment, empowerment and skills development. The findings of these studies formed the basis for the preparation of the strategy for youth empowerment, employment and skills development.
This Action Plan was further informed by the Revised Sixth National Development Plan, Industrialization and Job Creation Strategy, the Revised 2015 National Youth Policy and other sectoral Plans and Policies such as the Education Policy, National Agriculture Investment Plan, the 2013 Revised Education Curriculum Framework, and 2009 Technical Education Vocational and
Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) Policy, among others. In addition, there was wide consultation with stakeholders including the Private Sector and Civil Society Organisations.
It is envisaged that the development of the Youth Empowerment and Employment Strategy would
provide adequate instruments for addressing challenges of youth employment and empowerment
comprehensively.
It is worth noting that meaningful strides in addressing the challenges of youth empowerment and employment require strong and coordinated responses from all the stakeholders including the youth themselves. This multi-sectoral approach will ensure that programmes and activities to empower and create employment opportunities for the youth are mainstreamed across all sectors.
Assessment of Environment for Women Entrepreneurship in Montenegro Valya Chudovskaya
This document summarizes an assessment of the environment for women entrepreneurship in Montenegro. It analyzes the current situation across 10 key areas: management and coordination policy; regulatory and legal issues; promotion of women entrepreneurship; access to education and training; access to credits and financial services; access to business development services and information; associations and networks; access to business facilities; access to markets; and research on women entrepreneurship. The assessment was conducted using desk research, interviews with key stakeholders, and focus groups. It identifies challenges women entrepreneurs face such as long registration processes, high taxes, lack of social services, and difficulties accessing financial services and markets.
Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship - David HalabiskyOECD CFE
The document discusses supporting youth entrepreneurship through public policy. It covers:
1) An OECD work program on inclusive entrepreneurship, including objectives, outputs, and ongoing work reviewing national youth entrepreneurship policies.
2) Data showing youth have high interest in entrepreneurship but low business creation rates, facing barriers like lack of skills and financing.
3) Key policy action areas to support youth entrepreneurship - building a supportive environment, improving skills, facilitating financing, and coordinating strategies.
4) Examples of good practices from Poland, Belgium, Slovenia, the UK, and Lithuania that deliver entrepreneurship training, financing, and networking to youth.
5) General principles for effective youth entrepreneurship
Economic empowerment beyond access to finance.Wezi Ndhlovu
The document discusses economic empowerment in Zambia beyond access to finance. It outlines the historical background of empowerment policies and the establishment of the Citizens Economic Empowerment Act and Commission. The Act aims to promote meaningful participation of citizens in the economy through nine pillars of empowerment: equity/ownership, procurement, skills development, access to finance, corporate social responsibility, governance, investments, foreign direct investment, and sustainability. The Commission coordinates empowerment programs and ensures participation through various policy instruments, partnerships, and by establishing the Citizens Economic Empowerment Fund to support broad-based economic empowerment.
This document provides an introduction to EU support for entrepreneurs. It discusses the Europe 2020 strategy and Small Business Act which aim to promote entrepreneurship and SMEs. The Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan calls for joint action across levels to reignite the entrepreneurial spirit through entrepreneurial education, supportive environments, and role models. The EU provides support through programs like Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, financial loans and funds distributed to member states, and the Enterprise Europe Network which connects over 600 organizations to support over 4000 SME projects annually.
BUSINESS INCUBATION AS ELEMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICE INSTITUTION AND SME DEVEL...Vasily Ryzhonkov
The core of the political and economic transformation of any country in transition (CIT) is
the creation of the private sector, the development of entrepreneurship and creation of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They are consideredto be one of the principal driving forces in
economic development. SMEs stimulate private ownership and entrepreneurial skills, they are
flexible and can adapt quickly to changing market demand and supply situations, they generate
employment, help diversify economic activity and make a significant contribution to exports and
trade. SMEs also play an important role in innovation and the high-tech business, due to their
flexibility and creativity many of them became large businesses. In this process emphasis should be
laid on creation of a business friendly environment in which the transformation of the society
towards a market economy should be taken place
The document summarizes the historical background and objectives of Zambia's Citizens Economic Empowerment policy and Act from 2005-2006. The Act established the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) and Fund to promote the economic empowerment of targeted citizens, defined as historically marginalized groups, through nine pillars including equity ownership, procurement, skills development, and access to finance. The CEEC was tasked with partnering with stakeholders to implement the policy through various instruments like promoting land ownership, entrepreneurship for disadvantaged groups, and a regulatory framework to achieve broad-based and sustainable citizens economic empowerment in Zambia.
Job creation & poverty alleviation in v4 countriesantalszabo
This document provides information on job creation and poverty alleviation through microcrediting in the V4 countries of Central Europe. It discusses high youth unemployment rates in the EU and V4 countries in particular. Microcredit is presented as a way to support entrepreneurship and alleviate poverty. The document outlines poverty levels and at-risk poverty rates in the EU and V4 countries. It provides an overview of microfinance institutions operating in each of the V4 countries and the amounts of funding available through the European Union's Progress Microfinance Facility. In summary, the document examines how microcredit can help address issues of unemployment and poverty in Central and Eastern Europe.
The document discusses several of The Asia Foundation's programs aimed at empowering women in Mongolia economically:
1) From 2006-2012, in partnership with the Mongolian Women Farmers Association, it implemented projects to empower disadvantaged women, female heads of households, and unemployed youth through small-scale vegetable farming.
2) In 2014, together with the National Committee on Gender Equality, it organized a consultative meeting on promoting women in business and entrepreneurship in Mongolia.
3) It supported the Ulaanbaatar City Municipality in improving its economic development strategy, approved in 2015.
The document discusses CSR and female entrepreneurship. It notes that women represent an important source of talent, energy, and management capacity for economic growth. However, women currently make up a small percentage of entrepreneurs and innovators, particularly in science and technology fields. They face obstacles such as lack of access to financing and networks. Promoting women entrepreneurs through training, financial support, and networking can help address gender gaps and diversity challenges to enhance economic opportunities.
Un women gender women in informal cross border tradeDr Lendy Spires
This project aims to empower women in informal cross-border trade in Swaziland over 3 years with a budget of $498,000. It will work with the Ministry of Commerce and UN Women to build the capacities of women traders, strengthen their networks, improve government support for their sector through advocacy and policies, and promote partnerships between women traders and the private sector. The project's goals are to create jobs and wealth for women traders, reduce poverty, and integrate their sector more fully into the economy and regional trade.
Sample proposal on women's microenterprise developmentFida Karim 🇵🇰
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Advancing women’s entrepreneurship training policy and practice – challenges and developments MOLDOVA
1. Advancing women’s
entrepreneurship training
policy and practice –
challenges and
developments
MOLDOVA
Emilia Cebotari
SBA Coordinator (replacing person),
Ministry of Economy
2. Association Agreement and DCFTA with EU
(June 27th, 2014)
According to art.32 of the AA with EU, we have committed to
ensure equal opportunities, aiming at enhancing gender
equality and ensuring equal opportunities between women
and men, as well as combating discrimination on all grounds.
3. Policy framework containing some provisions
in regard to women’s entrepreneurship
• Law no.5 from 09.02.2006 ensuring equal opportunities for women and
men
• National Program for Ensuring Gender Equality for 2010-2015 approved
by Government Decision no.933 from 31.12.2009
• Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Sector Development Strategy 2012-
2020 approved by Government Decision no.685 from 13.09.2012 and its
new action plan for 2015-2017
• Government Commission for Equality between Men and Women
established according to Government Decision no.350 from 07.04.2006
4. Promoting and encouraging women entrepreneurship
SMEs Sector Development
Strategy 2012-2020
and
its action plan for
implementation 2015-2017
Lessons learnt from the first Small
Business Act Assessment
5. Priority II: Improving access to finance
Developing
innovative schemes
of financing SMEs
Attracting technical and financial assistance
programs for stimulating the creation of new
businesses by young people and women
Priority III: Developing human capital by promoting entrepreneurial skills and culture
Developing and promoting
entrepreneurial culture and
education
Promoting and encouraging women
to launch/develop business
Implementing national Program on
„Efficient business management”
Organizing trainings under the
National Program for Economic
Empowerment of Young people
6. On-going programs and projects on advancing women’s
entrepreneurship
• Pilot program for attracting remittances in the economy PARE 1+1
• Loan Security Fund
• National program for Economic Empowerment of Young People
• Eficient business management program
• SMEs Support and Development program funded by the Japanese Government
7. On-going programs and projects on advancing women’s
• „Women in business” Program, EBRD Business Advisory Service (BAS)
Moldova
• Project „Women Entrepreneurship – A Job Creation Engine for South
Eastern Europe”, implemented by the South East European Centre for
Entrepreneurial Learning (SEECEL)
• „Economic empowerment of women through increasing the employment
opportunities in the Republic of Moldova”, UN Women (2010-2013)
• „Better opportunities for Youth and Women”, UNDP
• Network of Business Women Association, created in 2009 comprises 15
organizations
entrepreneurship
8. Establishing the „Platform of the development of
Women entrepreneurship” , SEECEL and GTF
The main goal of the Platform is the advancement of women entrepreneurship in
Moldova through the partnership of private and state sectors.
• Allows to take into account interests of all participants of civil society, interested in
the development of women entrepreneurship in Moldova, developing and realizing
complex actions for the improvement of the conditions for it’s initiation and
development,
• Builds a basis for the development of the private-state dialogue and partnership,
• Provides reduction of the barriers in the face of women entrepreneurship and
improvement of the business climate;
• Promotes stable and qualitative economy growth and life quality growth of citizens.
9. Women Entrepreneurs Platform in Moldova „At a
cup of tea” (ODIMM in partnership with the
European Commission), launched in 2013
The objectives of the platform are:
(i) to encourage entrepreneurial spirit of
women;
(ii) to facilitate communication by
creating partnerships and networks of
women entrepreneurs;
(iii) to contribute to the professional and
personal development and
(iv) to serve as a tool to promote products
and services of the companies
managed by women entrepreneurs.
10. Main directions and challenges of women
entrepreneurship development in Moldova:
1. To promote state structures in the development of legislation and economic
policy documents aimed to create equal conditions for the women
entrepreneurship development and to elaborate formal policy framework
specifically focused upon women entrepreneurship in Moldova.
2. To encourage economic independence of women as a condition of further
development of women entrepreneurship through the development of the
financial and credit support of women entrepreneurship, the development of
the system of guarantee funds and access of women to all kinds of resources.
11. Main directions of women entrepreneurship development
in Moldova:
3. To promote training of women on business skills, new technologies, work
with Internet and enhance qualifications of women entrepreneurs through the
development of the training and consulting services with the help of state and
non-governmental organizations.
4. To develop entrepreneurship networks and Network of women business
associations and their partnership with other state and private institutions.
5. To develop a systematic statistical data collection mechanism on women’s
entrepreneurship.
Distinguished guests and Dear Ladies and Gentleman,
I am deeply honored to be here today and to share with you Moldova’s experience in promoting women’s entrepreneurship.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to highlight that one of our major and essential achievements this year has been the signing of the Association Agreement and DCFTA with the European Union on June 27th, 2014 – a break through on our European path that will offer a high level of integration with the EU and the many advantages that our country will benefit from as a result of deeper linkages with the EU Member States.
According to art.32 of the AA with EU, we have committed to ensure equal opportunities, aiming at enhancing gender equality and ensuring equal opportunities between women and men, as well as combating discrimination on all grounds.
There is no formal policy framework focused specifically upon women entrepreneurship in Moldova, though the current national legislation contains provisions on equality and equal opportunities for men and women:
Law no.5 from 09.02.2006 ensuring opportunities for women and men
National Program for Ensuring Gender Equality for 2010-2015 approved by Government Decision no.933 from 31.12.2009 – providing measures for promoting women's entrepreneurship through a complex approach to gender dimension integration.
Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Sector Development Strategy 2012-2020 approved by Government Decision no.685 from 13.09.2012 and its new action plan for 2015-2017 – providing for promoting and encouraging women to launch/develop business
Government Commission for Equality between Men and Women established according to Government Decision no.350 from 07.04.2006 – the purpose of which is to ensure a strategic and organizational basis, tools and mechanisms to influence and carry out state policy on ensuring equal rights and opportunities for men and women.
As a result of the first phase of SBA Assessment we have elaborated and approved the SMEs Development Strategy, though it didn’t provide action for stimulating entrepreneurship among women. As a result based upon our lessons learnt, we have updated / elaborated and now are in the process of approving a new action plan for SMEs sector development for the period of 2015-2017, where concrete and express actions on promoting and encouraging women entrepreneurship are provided according to the Strategy priorities.
According to the second priority of the action plan for Strategy implementation, and namely improving access to finance we have provided for attracting technical and financial assistance programs for stimulating the creation of new businesses by young people and women.
On priority 3, developing human capital by promoting entrepreneurial skills and culture, we will focus on:
Promoting and encouraging women to launch/develop business
Implementing National Program on „Efficient business management”, comprising 8 modules: business planning; financial management; effective marketing and selling techniques; labor law and human resource management; registration as a VAT payer and law enforcement matters; accounting application; procurement legislation; foreign economic activity and customs regulations. (According to the performance indicators during 2009-2013, there have been trained 8236 persons, out of which 5615 women).
Organizing trainings under the National Program for Economic Empowerment of Young, focusing on 3 components> training and consulting, financing rural investment projects and post-finance monitoring (this year under the Program there here have been created 223 new enterprises, out of which 67 being managed by women).
The Ministry of Economy, through ODIMM, is implementing 5 programs which are aimed at training economic entities in business management and access to finance, and on conducting the monitoring and evaluation of these governmental program for WE, we have set performance indicators that include the number of trained women and as a result it had been recorded an average of about 35 % participation by women.
There is also a range of initiatives arising from a number of different donor led programs, in the field of WE. Like for example: „Women in business” Program, EBRD Business Advisory Service (BAS) Moldova, Project „Women Entrepreneurship – A Job Creation Engine for South Eastern Europe”, implemented by the South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (SEECEL), ODIMM and ICAWB, „Economic empowerment of women through increasing the employment opportunities in the Republic of Moldova”, UN Women (2010-2013). Also, the International organization for Migration is implementing several EU funded projects in partnership with ODIMM the objective of which is to organize and provide training on entrepreneurship to migrants returned to Moldova, as well providing non-reimbursable grants for launching a business.
A number of women business associations are attempting to share best practices and promote women in business: International Center for Advancement of Women in Business, Moldovan National Association of Women in Business, a Network of Business Women Association has been created in 2009, comprising about 15 organizations located throughout the entire territory of the country.
Regarding the statistics on WE access to finance and training, there is some disaggregated data on that.
Studies or analysis specifically looking at the state of women's entrepreneurship in the country:
SEECEL's publication: “Women Entrepreneurs’ Indicators”
A recent SEECEL's publication “Women Entrepreneurs’ Training Needs Analysis” conducted in Western Balkans, Turkey and Moldova has revealed the main challenges and needs perceived by women entrepreneurs on the dimensions of: enterprise information, access to finance, networking, human resources and training.
Assessing the environment for women entrepreneurship in Moldova, National Confederation of Employers and International Labor Organization.
Within the Project „Women Entrepreneurship – A Job Creation Engine for South Eastern Europe”, implemented by the South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (SEECEL) and Gender Task Force, Regional Centre for Gender Equality (GTF) there have been established the Platform of the development of Women, that as the main goal has the advancement of women entrepreneurship in Moldova through the partnership of private and state sectors.
The main advantages:
Allows to take into account interests of all participants of civil society, interested in the development of women entrepreneurship in Moldova, developing and realizing complex actions for the improvement of the conditions for it’s initiation and development,
Builds a basis for the development of the private-state dialogue and partnership,
Provides reduction of the barriers in the face of women entrepreneurship and improvement of the business climate;
Promotes stable and qualitative economy growth and life quality growth of citizens.
With the support of the European Commission, the Organization for SMEs Sector Development has launched the women Platform „At a cup of tea” in 2013, this year was the 3rd edition already. The platform aims at developing professional and entrepreneurial skills of women by organizing thematic trainings, workshops, debates, competitions. The platform is the perfect opportunity for women in Moldova in order to launch and advance in business.
Finally, I would like to express our strongest commitment in further pursuing with the promotion and development of women entrepreneurship in our country and to highlight our sincerest gratitude to the European Commission and European training Foundation and our development partners for the support and cooperation provided on our reform and modernization path.