The document discusses support for women entrepreneurs in local governments in Macedonia. It finds that local development strategies do not adequately address economic empowerment of women. As a result, there is a lack of awareness and support for women entrepreneurs at the local level. It provides recommendations to address three key challenges: 1) Identifying current and potential women entrepreneurs, 2) Increasing local government capacity to integrate a gender perspective, and 3) Coordinating local stakeholders to provide tailored support. Support should include access to information, resources, training, and promotional activities to build women's networks. Local strategies need gender-sensitive policies and dedicated resources to strengthen support for women's entrepreneurship.

1. Local Government Support to Women Entrepreneurs in Republic of Macedonia Prepared by: Andrijana Bogdanovska Djurovic

12. Case Study Municipality of Krushevo TOTAL population Note: Rate of unemployment (against active population) is 50%. Gender Statistics Rate of unemployed women (against active population) is 60%.

14. TOTAL population Rate of unemployment (against active population) is 67%. Gender Statistics Rate of unemployed women (against active population) is 85%. Case Study Municipality of Осломеј

16. TOTAL population Rate of unemployment (against active population) is 16%. Gender Statistics Rate of unemployed women (against active w. population) is 15%. Case Study Municipality of Centar

35. Best Tailored Support for Women Entrepreneurs on Local level In this regard it is good to remember that … ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!

36. Thank you for your Attention! Andrijana Bogdanovska Djurovic