EU CAP Network workshop 'Women-led innovations in agriculture and rural areas'

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Women play a vital role in civil society and economic growth in rural areas. They are at the helm of viable farm businesses, and vibrant rural areas and communities. Women are key actors in the rural economy as farmers and other entrepreneurs engaged in off-farm work in multiple sectors. Additionally, women often assume responsibility for the care and welfare of their family members. Yet, despite their crucial contribution, many women suffer from a rather 'invisible role’, facing numerous challenges such as discrimination and difficulties in accessing the labour market.

Various projects, supported by different EU programmes, show how barriers to the empowerment of women in rural areas can be mitigated or overcome, with socio-economic benefits through social and other types of innovations.

The main objective of the workshop is to empower women in farming and rural areas by exchanging knowledge, identifying successful initiatives and projects led by women innovators, and networking.

For more information about the event and the specific objectives, please see the workshop webpage.

If you are interested in participating, please apply to the call by completing the application form before 23:59 (CET) on 5 February 2024.

Because of the limited number of seats, it will not be possible to accommodate all requests for participation. Selected applicants will subsequently receive an invitation to register for participation.

If you have been selected as a participant, you will receive a message in the second part of February with a further request for registration to the workshop.

For any questions, please contact workshop.innovation@eucapnetwork.eu