Webinar – Empowering Rural Communities: Gender Equality and Innovation in Action
Join us for an inspiring webinar exploring the crucial link between gender equality, rural development, and innovation. Hear from leading researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs as they discuss the challenges and opportunities for women-led initiatives in agriculture and rural areas.
Women are vital to sustainable rural economies but often face barriers like limited access to resources, gender bias, and gaps in support. This webinar, featuring insights from the EU-funded FLIARA Project, will highlight practical solutions, showcase successful innovations, and offer policy recommendations for inclusive rural entrepreneurship.
What to Expect:
- Insights from Key Institutions:
- Elena Schubert (DG AGRI) on the CAP’s contribution to gender equality in farming and rural areas.
- Ilaria Sisto (FAO) on a gender perspective for supporting women-led rural innovation.
- Findings from the FLIARA Project:
- New policy approaches for gender-inclusive rural innovation.
- Lessons from case studies of women-led initiatives across Europe.
- Trends shaping rural sustainability and women’s leadership in this transition.
- Policy benchmarking for scaling impact.
- Interactive Panel Discussions:
- Breaking Barriers to Women-Led Innovation: Examining the role of communities, training, and policy.
- Unlocking Opportunities for Women in Rural Innovation: Focusing on access to land, finance, and navigating bureaucracy.
- Panellists include representatives from: Grass Ceiling Project, SWIFT Project, OECD, EIT Food, Gender Solution, FAO, and FLIARA Innovation Ambassadors from Slovenia and Ireland.
- Engagement and Networking: Participate in Q&A sessions and connect with experts and innovators.
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive rural economy!
More information and registration: https://fliara.eu/events/webinar-empowering-rural-communities-gender-equality-and-innovation-in-action/