A series of virtual events throughout the England, Mexico, the USA, Spain and Switzerland will kick-off a fresh drive to help women to become members of the boards of organisations across the globe.
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Unleashing the economic potential of women
Governments increasingly recognise that economies can reach their full potential only with the full participation of both women and men. DAVID MALPASS explains how countries can start to achieve this goal. What do you think? Comment on this story at Project-Syndicate.org. Girls are attending school in greater numbers than ever before, and women are increasingly entering the […]
Read MoreGender Equity for Africa’s Scientists
The next Einstein could be an African woman, but Africa’s gender gap in science education and jobs means the world may never know.
Read MoreSocial enterprises drive fight for gender equality
Social enterprises from across the world have outlined plans to help tackle gender inequality on the second day of the Social Enterprise World Forum.
Read More8,000 women recruited to tackle poverty
An Ethiopian entrepreneur is taking a social enterprise approach to tackling poverty in Ethiopia with new support secured to scale up her organisation.
Read MoreEthiopia leads the way in social enterprise
Social enterprise is increasingly capturing the imagination across Africa and around the world, with Ethiopia leading the way, according to a report.
Read MoreBritish Library helps create over 12,000 new businesses
The British Library has revealed that it has supported 12,288 of the UK’s aspiring entrepreneurs and this has added £78 million gross value to local economies.
Read MoreHonour for female apprenticeship champion
A leading apprenticeship advocate has today been named CBE for services to the sector in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Anna Morrison CBE, has devoted herself to challenging negative perceptions around apprenticeships.
Soapmaking collective empowering women in Mali
Microfinance business has created jobs, increased women’s independence and improved community
Read MoreWomen lead the way in social enterprise
64% of social enterprise leaders are women in Scotland, compared to filling 4% of leadership positions in regular firms.
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