The current economic downturn in Europe poses significant challenges for entrepreneurs, with women being particularly vulnerable to the effects of recessions and economic shocks. Women’s economic empowerment has gained attention across Europe, producing female leadership and entrepreneurial role models in various businesses and organizations. On Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, the discussion will focus on Europe’s global competitiveness and the policies and incentives necessary to support women entrepreneurs.
Valeryia Despaihne, Adviser, Jobs & Skills at EuroCommerce will present insights on the topic: How many female entrepreneurs are involved in the retail sector?
Valeryia Despaihne
Adviser, Jobs & Skills
Valeryia brings extensive knowledge and expertise in industrial relations. She has 8 years of experience at one of the Brussels-based European Trade Union Federations (ETUCE) where among other things, she supported collective bargaining processes between national trade unions in the education sector and their respective counterparts in EU, non-EU countries on the European continent, as well as in Central Asia. Valeryia speaks English, Russian, and French.