Manama, October 31 (BNA) The Supreme Council for Women participated in the World Business Owners Investor Week (WBAIW), which aims to support entrepreneurship and start-ups, as well as discuss regulations and associated infrastructure. Fintech avenues and international opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to obtain the venture capital (angel investment) needed for their economic growth.
The participation of the Supreme Council for Women in the international event provided an opportunity to learn about the conditions of entrepreneurship and emerging companies in the Kingdom, the Middle East and the world, in addition to ways to overcome the global challenges they face in light of the repercussions of this. Corona virus epidemic.
In a statement on the Kingdom’s efforts to support investment and women’s economic participation, Sheikha Dina bint Rashid Al Khalifa, Assistant Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Women, said that Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, based on the principles of sustainability, competitiveness and equity, is among the main motives for enhancing the investment climate and supporting entrepreneurs. .
She stressed that the Supreme Council for Women is committed to carrying out its tasks, which include following up on the implementation of the national plan for the advancement of Bahraini women in line with the economic vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain 2030, noting that the national plan considers women’s economic participation necessary for it. This complements Bahrain’s efforts towards maintaining an economy based on the principle of equal opportunities and increasing lifelong learning horizons to enhance women’s competitiveness and advancement in the labor market, and this is implemented through the national model of gender balance, which since its inception has contributed to the advancement of Bahraini women and bridging the gaps in all fields. .
The participation of the Supreme Council for Women in WBAIW reflects its keenness to exchange experiences and see the best international practices in developing the entrepreneurship sector and small and medium enterprises, as well as in removing the obstacles it faces in light of the current global economic conditions, which confirms its position as a sector. The National Specialized Center for Women’s Affairs.
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