EAC conference on women in socio-economic development & women in business

 

 

EAC conference on women in socio-economic development & women in business

 

ARUSHA, Tanzania, July 25, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ — EAC conference on women in socio-economic development & women in business

 

5 – 6 August 2011

Kigali Serena hotel

 

The East African Community (EAC) hereby invites representatives of the media to cover the EAC Conference on Women in Socio-Economic Development and Women in Business, which will be held in Kigali from August 5th to 6th, 2011; at the Kigali Serena Hotel.

 

Themed: “Unlocking Business Opportunities for Women in an EAC Common Market”, the conference’s overall goal of the conference is to bring together East Africa business women to explore the opportunities and challenges offered by the EAC Common Market, promote regional entrepreneurship, build networks and enhance economic empowerment.

 

The specific objectives of the Conference are to: raise awareness of business Women on the Customs Union and the Common Market Protocol and assess ways and means for taking advantage of the two Protocols; provide a forum for business Women to discuss regional business opportunities, showcase their products and network in cross border trade and investment within the EAC; identify challenges faced by Women Entrepreneurs with regard to the current stage of integration; advocate for financial inclusion of Women Entrepreneurs through the creation of a Regional Microfinance Scheme for Women; assess the status of gender in the implementation of MDGs as a Global platform for Development and make proposals for consideration by the Partner States; and brainstorm on the process for the establishment of an East African Women Entrepreneurs Association. The conference Programme is attached herewith.

 

The representatives of the media interested in being accredited to cover the Conference should enter the following address:

http://www.eac.int/conferenceonwomen

 

Please go to the “Media Room” section to find the Accreditation form

 

THE DEADLINE FOR ACCREDITATION OF THE PRESS IS AUGUST 2ND, 2011.

 

SOURCE 

East African Community (EAC)