Umbrella Networks and Women Supporting Women

Lack of money for establishing the mentoring programs

Lack of volunteer mentoring by (successful) women

Different cultural context

Different interests by Network Members

Not appointed to proper body

Lack of ethical code

Competition thinking

Absence of pan- European framework/process aiming at bringing together women entrepreneurs from different countries

Lack of consistent and structured development of skills and mindset

European Commission

National ministries - economy, education, …

Women entrepreneurship associations and WE networks

Municipalities

Successful women entrepreneurs

Coordination of the national activities

Dedicated body to the WE agenda

Field work - meetings and influencing the key decision makers in each country

Clear strategy for WE across EU

Meetings with all stakeholder groups to create one common goal while analyzing, how each participant can contribute with his/her competences

Aligning the activities with the neighbouring country

Strategy formulation, research on the long-term funding options

Lobbying

Supporting the local WE