Circular economy at the heart of the 2019 UfM Women Business Forum, Barcelona

Magische Fontein van Montjuïc in Barcelona
date November 19, 2019 - November 21, 2019
city Barcelona, Spain
organisation European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) i

The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Women Business Forum aims to build skills, connect and empower female entrepreneurs to develop their business leadership and start, grow and sustain their enterprises in a regional competitive environment.

The 2019 Forum edition, which will be held on 19-21 November in Barcelona, Spain, in conjunction with the Smart City World Congress Barcelona, will focus on Women in the circular economy and in Tech & Innovation Sectors.

Key questions that will be addressed during the Roundtable on Women in the circular economy include:

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    What is the level of participation of women entrepreneurs in the CE sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and with African and European countries?
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    What kind of schemes and measures can policy makers and cities put in place to raise and facilitate women entrance in the CE?
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    How can women entrepreneurs from the Mediterranean, including MENA countries, take advantage of the opportunities offered by the CE in terms of skill development and business opportunities with other regions, in particular with African and European countries?
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    What successful business models can be transferred from the north to the south Mediterranean countries? What are the lessons learned from success and failure?
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    How women entrepreneurs in the CE sector can improve access to finance?

To view the full programme and get more information on the event, click here.

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  1. European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
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European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an EU advisory body comprising representatives of workers' and employers' organisations and other interest groups. It issues opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament, thus acting as a bridge between the EU's decision-making institutions and EU citizens.

What does the EESC do?

It gives the interest groups a formal say on EU legislative proposals. Its 3 key tasks are to:

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    ensure that EU policy and law are geared to economic and social conditions, by seeking a consensus that serves the common good

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