1. Women’s Entrepreneurship Julius Niedvaras VU TVM Director 1 October, 2010 Tbilisi

2. Global challenges in XXI cnt. Climate change The economic crisis Disarmament Ageing society Food problem Integration of women

3. Women’s economic opportunity rankings RankCountryScore 1Sweden88,2 2Belgium86,4 3Norway85,3 15United States76,7 20Bulgaria73,3 24Luxemburg71.9 25Lithuania71,6 27Estonia70,4 32Japan68,2 53Ukraina53,7 64Rusia50,3 65China49,4 67Georgia49,2 68Turkey49,2 113Sudan14,5 Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2010

4. Women’s economic opportunity Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2010

5. Entrepreneurship of the VU TVM Bachelor and master programs Alumni and Entrepreneur clubs International studies and practices Partners from business and public activities Cooperation with local colleges Membership in associations (EFMD, BMDA, RABO ) Partnership with VU

6. Between Women and Men Differences between women and men entrepreneurs : Motivation Family creation start-up/ takeover Psychological arguments And…..

7. What can and should be done Role of policy – makers Role of education Economic reforms Technology and competition

8. Thank you