How to advocate in Brussels

Title of this Module
How to advocate in Brussels

Description
The ultimate goal of the project is to empower women business leaders to make their voice heard and assert their positions in a democratic manner. The long-term strategy is to create a network of like-minded business groups that can reach across borders and advocate for their legitimate interests in relation to the European institutions.
The current module includes information, tools and guidelines on the advocacy process in Brussels with the goal of creating a transparent and competitive business environment in which women are treated as equal partners who work to solve policy barriers and create stability in the business and social environments. In the 21st century it is crucial to empower women business to make their voice heard and assert their positions in a democratic manner, to integrate them into business life and the decision-making process, in order to increase their visibility in the region.

Module objectives
The main objectives of the module include the following:
To increase the capacity of businesswomen to play a more active role in national and international public policy debates and in the business community, and establish a dialogue to promote democratic practices and free market economic principles.
To introduce to the participants information and knowledge on the advocacy process at European level.
To enhance the women entrepreneurs’ standing in shaping policies with respect to the government and in the business community through a continuous process of sharing information and best practices.

Duration
The duration of this Module is 3 hours.