Report on WISE4Challenges research presented by WEP to Copa-Cogeca Women's Committee
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WISE4Challenges project began as an evolution in line with the WISE4All Campaign whose purpose is to contribute to the building of a fair and inclusive society.
Through W4C, WEP explores how the Green Deal can be an opportunity for promoting the economic empowerment of rural women, as well as helping Europe meet its commitment of climate neutrality. Data for this study was gathered by researchers from the Women Entrepreneurship Platform as part of the WISE4Challenges program, in partnership with S-Com (https://www.scom.eu/portfolio/wise4all/). The Copa-Cogeca Women’s Committee (of Copa & Cogeca) facilitated access and engagement with women farmers from across Europe. Conducted in the summer and early autumn of 2021, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, the purpose of the research was to assess if and how women farmers and rural women entrepreneurs can contribute to the Green Deal (GD) and to the European Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Read our report here. March 2022 |
Why are Women Entrepreneurs missing out on Funding ?
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June 2020
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Highlighting Rural Women within EU's Gender Equality Strategy |
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Inequality between men and women is not only prominent in urban areas. COPA-COGECA, the strongest interest group for European farmers, believe it is important to highlight that rural areas, and most importantly rural women, should not be forgotten in the European Union’s strive for gender equality.
In their report (Oct 2020), Copa-Cogeca provide their views on some of the priorities of the European Commission's Gender Equality Strategy 2020- 2025. Read their report here Oct 2020
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THE COVID-19 REPORTS
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As well as the toll that COVID-19 is taking on lives and health, it places unprecedented stress on the global economy.
A selection of reports & studies about the impact of COVID-19 on Women and Women-led business is available here Jun 2020
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WA4E Study on Women Business Angels published!
The study is the result of research being done in the context of the European-funded programme Women Business Angels for Europe’s Entrepreneurs WA4E. The research was led by UK Business Angels Association, the trade body for Angel and early stage investing in the UK in partnership with Angel Academe, a leading angel network focusing on investing in women in technology. The research comprised a detailed online questionnaire produced in 6 different versions relevant to language and the regulatory and fiscal environment in each partner country. The partners reached out to a total of of over 6,000 women across the six partner countries. By the end of the collection period, a total of 640 with valid responses were obtained across the 6 countries.
The study found that the main drivers for women to start angel investing were first supporting the local economy by supporting entrepreneurs to grow their business, “putting something back”. Another driver was keeping up to date with business and technological innovations and developments, as well as the opportunity of meeting like-minded people and making new friends and contacts with a network. On the other hand, the study found that the barriers to angel investing were the lack of understanding from women non-investors. Women were also unaware of the tax breaks for risk mitigation, as to the fact that angel investing can be done with small amounts of money. There was also a lack of awareness of where to find and invest in quality deals. Finally many women identified a lack of confidence in making a financial decision about making an investment in a small business. To find out more on the results of the survey: here.
The study found that the main drivers for women to start angel investing were first supporting the local economy by supporting entrepreneurs to grow their business, “putting something back”. Another driver was keeping up to date with business and technological innovations and developments, as well as the opportunity of meeting like-minded people and making new friends and contacts with a network. On the other hand, the study found that the barriers to angel investing were the lack of understanding from women non-investors. Women were also unaware of the tax breaks for risk mitigation, as to the fact that angel investing can be done with small amounts of money. There was also a lack of awareness of where to find and invest in quality deals. Finally many women identified a lack of confidence in making a financial decision about making an investment in a small business. To find out more on the results of the survey: here.
European Parliament Study on Gender Equality in the EU's digital and media sectors
The European Parliament Research Service published on the 1st March a briefing on 'Gender Equality in the EU's digital and media sectors'. Analysis of the risks and benefits finds that new information and communication technologies can be a gateway for women and girls to access new opportunities, means of expression and participation, and a powerful tool for advancing gender equality. In employment, for example, the digital sector offers highly skilled, better-paid jobs that could help to eliminate the gender pay gap. Read more...
European Parliament Study on Gender Equality in the Media
The European Parliament Think Tank has published a study on demand from the European Commission on 'Gender Equality in the Media'. It examines key elements of the European policy agenda pertaining to gender equality in the media sector. It also reviews existing research on women's representation within media content and the media workforce. The study provides analysis of actions to promote gender equality in the media at both EU and Member State levels. Read more...
2017 Report on Gender Equality in EU 28
A new report on Gender Equality in the EU-28 produced by European Commission and European Institute for Gender Equality. The report explores six core domains: work, health, knowledge, power, time and money. The most improvement was made in the domain of power, as there was a significant narrowing of the gender gap in national parliaments and corporate boards. Read more...
