Women’s entrepreneurship development

Online Workshop on Gender-Inclusive Business Services

Online workshop on gender-inclusive business development and financial support services for ILO project partners assisting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Asia and the Pacific.

The ILO is partnering with Value for Women to offer this workshop series to selected partners in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand. The programme will be based on a publication that the ILO released in February this year, Gender-inclusive service provision: A quick guide for financial and business development services providers, and will use practical examples and recommendations through case studies and interactive activities.

Agenda

Session 1: The Basics of gender-inclusive service provision
(5 September, 14:00-16:00 BKK time)

Introduction
Objectives
Key terms
Why gender inclusion is important
Steps to incorporating gender inclusion
Walk in her shoes
Gender inclusive communication

Session 2: In action: Providing services to women entrepreneurs
(7 September, 14:00-16:00 BKK time)

Recap: Key terms and first steps
In depth: Identifying the gender gaps
Gender-inclusive programme design
Gender-inclusive delivery
Walking the talk
Measuring success
Your commitments

This workshop welcomes staffs involved in the design and delivery of financial and non-financial business-related services, with organizations including networks, organizations and groups supporting women entrepreneurs and women in business; government agencies for MSMEs, commerce / trade, and women’s issues; employers’ associations, youth associations and other NGOs as well as business development service providers.