2024-04-06 01:32:00
The Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries, Sonsoles García, participated in the VI Women’s Leadership Forum in Business Transformation, organized by the Seminarium Ecuador Corporation, which also had the participation of the First Lady, Lavinia Valbonesi .
During the “Sustainability” panel, where she shared with leaders from the public and private sectors, peoples and nationalities, Minister García highlighted the fundamental role of women in the country’s productive sectors and highlighted the actions undertaken by the Ministry to strengthen participation feminine in productive development, exports, investments and value chains.
Among the actions undertaken by this State portfolio, the training of more than 5,000 women in business strengthening, the technical assistance provided to almost 4,000 women’s ventures in business models and product improvements stood out. He also announced the positive results of the Pro Mujeres program, which seeks to promote female economic empowerment, through strengthening businesses and promoting exports.
Regarding future actions, the Minister highlighted the importance of continuing to strengthen the productive capacities of women, promoting their integration into the business world through economic empowerment programs and continuing to work on trade agreements that include specific gender chapters.
The commitment of the Ministry and the Government of El Nuevo Ecuador to gender equality is reflected in their active participation in international initiatives, the implementation of inclusive policies and the promotion of programs that benefit women entrepreneurs and businesswomen in the country.