The Councilor for Social Rights, Conchita Ruiz, attended this morning to the 'There are women, there are companies' organized the CROEM to reflect on the role of women in the world of entrepreneurship.
Ruiz emphasized that "investing in women's economic empowerment contributes directly to equal opportunities for women and men but also in inclusive economic growth and poverty eradication."
In addition, the Councilor for Social Rights has remarked on the importance of women's skills and their leadership in higher executive functions and has stated that women "respond better to the needs of the new economy for being more supportive, cooperative, participatory, creative and transcend with Often the mere economic interest. "
Ruiz also pointed out that Spain ranks as the second European country with more companies represented by women, with 31% of the total national businesses.
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In these days, the Councilor for Social Rights has highlighted some interesting facts about women in the business world, such as women-led business are more maintained in time and have exceeded the levels prior to the economic crisis of 2008.
In addition, in the sectors in which women in Spain are most engaged, and those that outperform men are: trade, hospitality, scientific and technical professional activities, health activities, administrative activities, education, financial and insurance activities, artistic and entertainment activities , Real estate activities.
Likewise, Ruiz stated that "the implementation and development of proactive policies presented by the Directorate General for Women and OMEP is fundamentally important for the support and promotion of women entrepreneurs in the Region."
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia