High level Conference on Fostering Women Participation in Economic life

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About the Conference

The UfM Secretariat organises a High-level Conference on Fostering Women’s Participation in Economic Life on 19 to 21 May 2015 in Barcelona.

Building on the outcomes of the first Conference on women empowerment held last 26-27 March 2014 and as renewed follow-up to the Third UfM Ministerial Conference on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society (Paris, 11 September 2013), the Conference will bring together regional key actors to identify the opportunities and challenges ahead and formulate strategic recommendations to promote inclusive growth and gender equality as a crucial factor for political, social and economic development.

Discussions will focus on the sectors and niches that today present more opportunities and potential in terms of job creation and entrepreneurial openings for women, including:

• Social and solidarity economy (SSE),
• Green economy,
• ICTs opportunities
• Role of media.

Over 250 representatives from key stakeholders involved in women socio-economic empowerment issues will attend the UfM Conference, including some of the most relevant women empowerment experts from national institutions of the UfM member states, international development agencies, private sector and civil society organisations. The event will also promote B2B and networking meetings in order to set projects and innovative cooperation initiatives in motion.

Objectives of the Conference

The Conference seeks to achieve 3 objectives:

•  Provide a platform for dialogue between relevant stakeholders in the field of the economic participation of women including governments, international organisations, donors and civil society representatives to discuss how to reinforce synergies  and increase impact.
•  Share experiences and best practices and identify new and innovative opportunities  which are potentially job-generating and gather entrepreneurial openings for women.
•  Promote new regional projects and innovative initiatives and facilitate networking and partnerships between project promoters and donors.

Conference booklet with detailed agenda

Media Partners

France Medias Monde:

Middle East Business Magazine and News:

Econostrum.info:

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Programme

Conference booklet with detailed agenda

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Tuesday 19 May  

[ufm_column size=”1/5″]16:00-16:30[/ufm_column]
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]16:30-17:30[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]OFFICIAL OPENING AND PRESENTATION OF THE CONFERENCE[/ufm_column]
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]17:30-18:00[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]UfM FORWARD FOR WOMEN: PITCHES OF PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS 

[ufm_column size=”4/5″] (Launch of UfM-labelled projects and presentation of new initiatives)

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]18:00-19:00[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]PLENARY SESSION 1: WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN ECONOMIC LIFE IN THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN REGION: CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]19:30[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]Cocktail dinner [/ufm_column]

[ufm_column size=”4/5″In parallel: Media Point[/ufm_column]

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Wednesday 20th May

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]09:00-11:00[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]PLENARY SESSION 2: DESIGNING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]11:00-11:30[/ufm_column]
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]11:30-12:45[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]PLENARY SESSION 3: THE ROLE OF FUNDING AGENCIES AND DONORS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN[/ufm_column]

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[ufm_column size=”4/5″]THEMATIC WORKSHOPS

A)  SOCIAL AND SOLIDARITY ECONOMY (SSE) AS A PROMISING SECTOR FOR WOMEN
B)  GREEN ECONOMY OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION
C)  TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ICTS PROSPECTS FOR WOMEN
D) THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN COMBATING STEREOTYPES AND FOSTERING WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]17:00-18:30[/ufm_column]

[ufm_column size=”4/5″]WRAP-UP SESSION / CONCLUSIONS AND WAY FORWARD

– SUMMARY OF THE PLENARY SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS
– FINAL INTERVENTIONS
– PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL CONCLUSIONS AND WAY FORWARD

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]AFTER 18:30[/ufm_column]
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Projects pitch will take place at the end of each session

On the margins of the conference

• Marketplace
• B2B meetings
• Library of documents
• Video presentations

Thursday 21st May  

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]9:00-10:00[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]NEW UfM PROJECTS LAUNCHING (FOLLOW-UP) [/ufm_column]
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]10:00-11:30[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]PITCH FOR PROJECTS PROMOTION[/ufm_column]
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Media are invited to attend all the conference sessions.

During the conference, interviews with the key speakers will be possible. For this purpose, media should contact the UfM Secretariat before Monday, 11 May at 15h.

Registration

Journalists and media technical staff planning to cover the conference must be accredited. The request must include:

• Name and surname
• Number of Identity Card
• Media
• Position
• Email
• Mobile phone number
• Number plate of the vehicle (vehicles entrance limited to mobile units)

Please submit by e-mail your accreditation request to: media@ufmsecretariat.org

Deadline for registration and media interviews bookings: Monday, 11 May at 15h.

Contact UfM Secretariat

For more information about the conference, please contact:

media@ufmsecretariat.org
+34 935 214 169

The Conference on Twitter

Follow updates and debates on the Conference through the hashtag #ufmwomenconf
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

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[ufm_column size=”4/5″]Palau de Pedralbes
Av. Diagonal 686
08034 Barcelona
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[ufm_column size=”4/5″]+34 93 521 41 00
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[ufm_column size=”4/5″]+34 93 521 41 02
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Transportation from/to the El Prat Barcelona Airport

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Taxi (suggested)[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]You will find a taxi rank outside any of the main terminal exits Terminal 1 (T1) or Terminal 2. Taxis operate all night. Taxi fare: around 25.00€
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Public Transportation

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]AEROBUS[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The Aerobus service is an express bus service that links Barcelona airport to the city centre. You can catch the Aerobus from outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, where they are clearly indicated and easily recognisable by their white & blue colour. This service normally leaves each terminal every 6 minutes. The Aerobus will then take you to the city centre. Bus fare: 5.65€.
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Metro[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]Barcelona has an efficient metro system making it quick and easy to travel through the city. The metro station close to the UFM is Palau Reial.
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Accommodation

The hotels listed here below are located near the meeting venue, some of them offer special rates for UfMS participants.
Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by e-mail or by telephone.
Delegates and visitors may be asked by the hotel to present the invitation letter

<100€ / night
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Hotel Husa Pedralbes ***[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 15 minute walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: http://www.husa.es/
Address: Fontcoberta 4, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Contact: hotelpedralbes@husa.es, +34 93 2037112
Special UfMS rate: 99€ Breakfast included – Upon availability
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]NH Les Corts ***[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 20 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: http://www.nh-hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/espana/barcelona/nh-les-corts.html
Address: Travessera de les Corts, 292. 08029 Barcelona
Metro: Line 3 to stations “Les Corts”
Tram: The hotel is located within 15 minutes by tram from the Palace of Pedralbes. (T1, T2, T3)
Rate: 65€ Breakfast not included -Upon availability
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Catalonia Castellnou ***[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 20 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: www.hotelescatalonia.com/
Address: Castellnou 61. 08017 Barcelona
Metro: Line 3 to stations “Maria Cristina”
Bus: The hotel is located within 22 minutes by bus from the Palace of Pedralbes. (H6)
Rate: 45€ Breakfast not included – Upon availability
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]NH Sants Center ***[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 26 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: www.nh-hoteles.es/
Address: Ecuador, 20. 08029 Barcelona
Metro: Line 3 to stations “Plaça del Centre”
Rate: 60€ Breakfast not included -Upon availability
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> 100€ / night

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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Hotel Marriott AC Victoria Suites ****[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 5 minute walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: www.marriot.com
Address: Beltran i Ròzpide, 7-9 · Barcelona, Barcelona 08034 España
Metro: Line 3 to stations “Palau Real” or “Maria Cristina”
Rate: 127€ Breakfast included – Upon availability
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel *****[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 10 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: www.princesasofia.com
Address: Plaza Pío XII no. 4, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Metro: Line 3 to stations “Palau Real” or “Maria Cristina”
Contact Person: Irene Mora, imora@expogrupo.com, +34 93 508 10 26
Special UFMS rate: 127€ Breakfast included – Upon availability
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Hotel Catalonia Rigoletto ****[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 10 minutes walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: www.hoteles-catalonia.com
Address: Sabino de Arana 22-24, 08028 Barcelona
Metro: Line 3 to stations “Maria Cristina”
Special UFMS rate: 110€ Breakfast included – Upon availability
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Hotel Arenas – Atiram ****[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 10 minute walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: www.arenasatiramhotels.com
Address: Capitán Arenas no. 20, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Metro: Line 3 to station “Maria Cristina” and walk 5 minutes
Contact: hotelarenas@atiramhotels.com, +34 932 800 303
Special UFMS rate: 110€ Breakfast included – Upon availability
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[ufm_column size=”1/5″]Hotel Hilton Barcelona ****[/ufm_column]
[ufm_column size=”4/5″]The hotel is located within 15 minute walking distance from the Palace of Pedralbes.
Website: www.hilton.com
Address: Avenida Diagonal 589-591, Barcelona 08014, Spain
Metro: Line 3 to stations “Palau Real” or “Maria Cristina”
No Special UFMS rate available.
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How to reach the Palau de Pedralbes

City Information

For further information on Barcelona, you may find the following websites useful:
http://www.bcn.cat/en/
http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/

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REGISTRATION

The registration is open through our online platform. Please note that the number of participants to the Conference is limited due to the capacity of the venue.

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PHOTO

Photo Gallery Day 1

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Summary Report

• Summary Report – Union for the Mediterranean High-level Conference Fostering Women’s Participation in Economic Life (English version)
• Summary Report – Union for the Mediterranean High-level Conference Fostering Women’s Participation in Economic Life (French version)
• Summary Report – Union for the Mediterranean High-level Conference Fostering Women’s Participation in Economic Life (Arabic version)

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