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Report Workshop 2
Title: “Creating a business enabling and gender sensitive legal environment for women to develop business in the context of globalization”. -
Ambassador TON NU THI NINH
M.P for Ba Ria – Vung Tau
Vice-chair, Foreign Affairs Committee
National Assembly of S.R. Viet Nam -
Long An: Nearly 32,000 women were supported with loans for production
In 2006, women's union at all levels in Long An province mobilized and managed VND 160 billion and supported nearly 32,000 households with loans for production. -
PRESENTATION BY Dr. AMELOU BENITEZ REYES, Philippines
This year marks the beginning of the second decade, being the 11th anniversary of the Women Leaders Network (WLN) which was launched in Manila in October 1996. Since then we have worked together as an effective international network to promote the integration of gender as a cross-cutting issue within the context of APEC processes, programs, projects and systems. -
Dr. Amelou Benitez Reyes
Dr. Amelou Benitez Reyes, president and life-time trustee of The Philippine Women’s University, continues the Benitez tradition of service to the nation as the University’s 8th president and 4th Philwomenian alumna to occupy this top post. She is also the 2nd president of PWC of Davao. -
María de la Luz Silva
Brief introduction: Gender expert with comprehensive experience in the conceptualization, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender included planning and programs in the educational system, reproductive health supply and working women’s organizations. Extended experience in mainstreaming gender perspective into national and international policies and planning, with comprehensive experience in the academic field, in research and teaching, and as a consultant for project evaluation. -
PRESENTATION BY MS. HAN MI-YOUNG, Korea
This year, we cerebrate the 11th year of the Women Leaders’ Network. Every year, women leaders in APEC regions have met to discuss and prepare recommendations and have submitted to the Ministerial Meeting. I believe that these activities have played a role in informing the importance of recognizing gender in government policy, in particular, in economic policy. However, the functions of the WLN are still at a conceptual level and cannot exercise specific impacts. -
Han, Mi Young
Date of birth: December 2, 1953 -
PRESENTATION BY MS. KANDA VAJRABHAYA, Thailand
Conceptual Framework of Thailand’s Proposal
Joint (HRD) Programme on E-women Leadership Development Training Network (E-WLTN) -
KANDA VAJRABHAYA
Mrs. Kanda Vajrabya currently serves as the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDSH), Thailand. -
MO Wenxiu
Professional experience:
- From March 1983 to March 1990: President of Huaihua prefectural Women’s Federation, Hunan Province; the Head of the Huitong County;
- From January 1990 to December 1994: Vice-President of Hunan Provincial Women’s Federation;
- From December 1994 to September 1998: Member of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress in Hunan Province; President of Hunan Provincial Women’s Federation;
- From September 1998 to September 2003: Member of the Secretariat, All-China Women’s Federation -
PRESENTATION BY MS. TRAN MAI HUONG, Vietnam
Her Excellency Mme. Ha Thi Khiet,
Distinguished Delegates. -
Tran Mai Huong
Background of study: Mathematics-Physics, Political science, Management -
Contact list
List of Heads and focal points of WLN 2006 delegations -
2006 APEC WLN–related documents
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Closing session
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Workshop on SME models
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Vietnam Round Table :Vietnamese Women Entrepreneurs and the National Economy
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Second Plenary session: WLN in the future
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Dr. Kio Chung Kim
2005-Present: Executive Director, APEC Women’s e-Business Center
1998- Present: Executive Director, Asian Pacific Women’s Information Network Center
1986- Present: Professor, School of information science, Sookmyung Women’s University -
PRESENTATION BY DR. KIO CHUNG KIM, Korea
The initiative aims to expand informatization and e-Business opportunities for current and prospect women entrepreneurs, thus promoting more start-ups, micro-enterprises and SMEs led or owned by women. The initiative is based on a holistic, systematic and continuous approach and is comprised of four collaborating parts that will be carried out annually from 2005 to 2009, namely 1) research, 2) capacity building, 3) e-community building, and 4) policy forum. -
PRESENTATION BY MS. DIANA ABRUZZI, Australia
Capital Formation for Women in Trade
When we talk about Trade, most people automatically think big. But, the global reality is, the SME’s are now the new economic Leaders. And, SME’s contribute 1 trillion US dollars a year which is 30% of trade in APEC -
Diana Abruzzi
Ms. Abruzzi is the Chairman and Founder of the International Women's Federation of Commerce and Industry (IWFCI); the first Chamber of Commerce for women in the world at the time of its inaugural meeting in 1992 in Melbourne. -
Nguyen Phuong Minh
Biodata of Ms. Nguyen Phuong Minh,VWU Vice President -
PRESENTATION BY MS. NGUYEN PHUONG MINH, Vietnam
WLN Meeting Vietnam 2006: contents and priorities -
Tran Thi Thu Hang
Mrs. Tran Thi Thu Hang was born in Thanh Hoa, a province in northern center part of Vietnam. She studied International Trade at the Hanoi Foreign Trade University, Development Economics at CERDI, France and Public Management at National University of Singapore and Kennedy of Government respectively. -
PRESENTATION BY MS. TRAN THI THU HANG, Vietnam
APEC 2006: Priorities and expected outcomes
It is a privilege for me to address such distinguished audience from governments, private sector, academics, unions and NGOs at this meeting of APEC Woman Leaders’ Network. -
Heather Gibb
Heather Gibb is Senior Researcher at The North-South Institute, an independent policy research institute based in Ottawa, Canada that addresses relations between industrialized and developing countries. -
PRESENTATION BY MS. HEATHER GIBB, Canada
Women Leaders Network of APEC: From Call to Action to Our Second Decade -
Opening Session
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PRESENTATION BY MR. VO HONG PHUC, Vietnam
Distinguished Delegates of the Women Leaders Network, Distinguished Guests, -
OPENING REMARKS BY MS. JEONG MYEONG KEUM, Korea
Honorable President of the Viet Nam Women's Union Ha Thi Khiet, distinguished women leaders from each economy and honorable guests, -
PRESENTATION BY Ms. NGUYEN TAN DUNG, VIETNAM
Dear delegates,
Dear distinguish guests,
It is a great pleasure for the Vietnamese women in particular and our country in general to host the 11th APEC Women Leaders’ Network Meeting in the framework of APEC 2006 in Vietnam. On behalf of the Vietnamese government and people, I would like to express my warm welcome to all delegates from member economies to Hanoi to attend this significant meeting. -
PRESENTATION BY Ms. HA THI KHIET, VIETNAM
Dear Delegates,
It is with great joy the women and the people of Vietnam welcome you to the 2006 APEC Year in Vietnam. Today, at the Hanoi International Conference Center, the Vietnam Women’s Union, in the capacity of Chairwomen of APEC Women Leaders’ Network, solemnly host the 11th APEC WLN Meeting. -
Workshop 4:Women entrepreneurs coping with social and environmental issues
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First Plenary session: 11th APEC WLN
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PROGRAM
11th Meeting of APEC Women Leaders’ Network (WLN)
19–22 Sep. 2006
International Conference Center – Hanoi, Vietnam -
THEME
“Towards a Dynamic Community: Enhancing the Competitiveness of Women’s Businesses for Sustainable Development and Prosperity” -
Battle for gender equality a measure of social development
Le Thi Quy, director of the Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies and a driving force behind Viet Nam’s gender equality law, spoke with Phu nu Thu do (Capital Women) newspaper about the empowerment of women in society. -
Vietnamese, Cambodian women boost cooperation
Women organisations of Viet Nam and Cambodia will closely join in programmes for their common targets of gender equality, poverty reduction, women's health, and prevention of maltreatment to women and children. -
Mozambique President’s spouse visits Vietnam Women’s Union
In the morning January 17th, Vice President Nguyen Thi Oanh warmly received Mozambique President’s spouse – Mme Maria De Luther Guebuza in an official visit to Vietnam. -
Training on international integration
This is a training aimed at updating information and enhancing knowledge for staff of the Central Women’s Union on issues emerging in the process of international integration of Vietnam in the new phase. -
President of Vietnam Women’s Union Ha Thi Khiet received President of Taiwan’s Lawrence S.Ting Community Support Fund
In the afternoon of December 13th, President of Vietnam Women’s Union received and worked with Mme Sylvia Ting, Spouse of Ex-President of CT&D Corporate, President of Lawrence S.Ting Community Support Fund. -
More 4000 WU’s cadres and members of Bac Yen District (Son La Province) are literate
The illiterate members of Bac Yen District Women’s Union accounts for 80% of all illiteracy. Eradication of illiteracy is the most urgent task at every level of the Women’s Union in Bac Yen District of Son La Province . -
The Municipal Women's Union of Bien Hoa: Expanding the Union's members' network to monasteries and orders.
The Ngoc Uyen and Quan Am monasteries are located in the Buu Hoa Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province. These are the two monasteries with the most monks and nuns. In terms of Buddhism, the monks have fulfilled the responsibility of the Buddhists and actively participated in charitable projects. -
Training to improve knowledge of ethnic and religion work.
On 8th November, the Central VWU organized training for its leaders, carders in all departments and members to strengthen their knowledge and skills in ethnic communities and religious work. -
The Provincial Women's Union of Gia Lai Program Accomplishments
Despite of the difficulty that nearly 30% of the local women are in ethnic minorities, the Provincial Women's Union of Gia Lai has actively supported and promoted the national tradition of mutual affection. -
Chilean President expresses admiration to Vietnamese women
Chilean President expressed her admiration to the Vietnamese women for their great contributions and the sacrifices they have made when she met around 400 local woman leaders at the Centre for Women and Development in Hanoi on Nov. 18. -
First China-ASEAN women's forum held
A Vietnamese women's delegation led by Ha Thi Khiet, chairwoman of the Vietnam Women's Union, attended the first China-ASEAN women's forum, which was held in Guangxi province, China from October 30-November 3. -
TYM Fund (Affection Fund) organized a Seminar on monitoring and solving repayment problems
In the frame work of the jointed project between the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), Saving Bank Foundation for International Cooperation of Germany and CARD (Philippine), a seminar of experience exchange in monitoring and solving repayment problems was organized by TYM Fund, in Hanoi, from 14th to 15th, August 2006. -
The First Training Course Of “100 Women Directors” Program Finished
This is the first training course of “100 women directors” program – A newly test program within “Enhancing capacity for women” project sponsored by Holland government. -
President of Laos Women’s Union visited Vietnam Women’s Union
After the successful “Two Sisters” live television program, on the 76th anniversary of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), towards the celebration of 45 years of Vietnam – Lao diplomatic relation and the 30 years of Vietnam – Lao Friendship and Cooperation Agreement, President of Laos Women’s Union – Mme. Sisay Leudethmounsone paid a visit to Vietnam and the VWU (23rd – 27th Oct.2006). -
The Thai Binh Provincial Women’s Union delivered 500 wheelchairs donated by LDSC to the disabled
On the morning of June 3rd 2006, the Thai Binh Provincial Women’s Union together with the Thai Binh Association Of Assistance To The Disabled And The Orphans organized a ceremony to hand over 500 wheelchairs donated by the Latter-day Saint Charities (LDSC) with the support of Vietnam Women’s Union to the local recipients. Attending the ceremony were representatives of related agencies in Thai Binh and Vietnam Women’s Union. -
2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s heart for Vietnam
As news agencies reported that the Norwegian Nobel Committee had decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize 2006 to Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank, though it was midnight, many people who are working for hunger eradication and poverty alleviation organisations in Vietnam informed each other about this good news. That’s because Muhammad Yunus has had a strong attachment to Vietnam for more than a decade. -
Hanoi Women’s Union holds 13th Congress
Over the past five years, the union has encouraged municipal women to overcome difficulties and challenges, to make the best of advantages and new opportunities and to boost emulation movements for successful implementation of the resolutions adopted at the Union’s 12th Congress. -
Special programme on Vietnam-Laos women televised live
A special television programme on the relationship of Vietnamese and Lao women was televised live linking Hanoi with Vientiane on October 20. -
Vietnam and Cambodia co-operate for women development
Vietnam wants to enhance co-operation in hunger alleviation and the fight against women and children trafficking with Cambodia for the development and progress of the women of both countries. -
Workshop to share experience in women entrepreneurs supporting activities
In the morning of August, 23rd, 2006, the Center for Women and Development at the Head Office of Viet Nam Women's Union held a workshop to share experiences, which would help the Center in conducting entrepreneurs supporting activities. -
Vietnamese delegation visited Kingdom of Norway
At the invitation of Norwegian Embassy, the delegation of the National Committee for the Advancement of Vietnamese Women led by Mme. Ha Thi Khiet, member of the Central Party Committee, President of the National Committee for the Advancement of Vietnamese Women together with 12 other members from several departments and agencies visited Kingdom of Norway from 23-29 Sep 2006. -
United Democratic Tanzania’s Prime Minister’s spouse visits Vietnam Women’s Union
In the official visit to Vietnam by United Democratic Tanzania’s Prime Minister Edward Lowassa, -
Vietnam calls for educational help to poor countries
Vice President Truong My Hoa has called on the Francophone community to focus joint efforts in helping developing nations to provide better access to education for all citizens. -
Laotian Health Minister visited and worked with Viet Nam Women's Union
On a visit to Viet Nam to study and exchange experiences on August, 8th 2006, the Laotian Health Minister, Vice Chairman of Laotian Committee for Mothers and Children, Ponemek Dalaloy together with the senior official delegation of Laotian Committee of Mothers and Children worked with the Viet Nam Women's Union. -
Typical Female Top Graduates
At the ceremony to praise and acknowledge Hanoi’s Top Students of university/institutions for the school year 2005-2006, 93 Top Graduates were named in The Yellow Book of Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (The first university of Viet Nam). 64 of these graduates were female, accounting for 68,8%. -
Seminar on SWOT analyzing and planning on BDS
Based on the functions and tasks of the Centre for Women and Development (CWD), the identification of which direction/orientation to be feasible, efficient and sustainable in business development services activities has been discussed actively at the Seminar on SWOT analyzing and planning which was organized by CWD (Vietnam Women’s Union) on the 4th-5th July, 2006 at VWU’s office. -
Peace and Development Organization mission visited TYM Fund (Affection Fund)
Lead by Ms. Eleva Villalobos Prats, the mission of Development and Peace Organization (Spanish) visited project “Improving Economic and Health condition of 750 rural households in 5 communes of Quang Xuong district, Thanh Hoa province”, from 31st July - 1st, August 2006. -
Women in Tuyen Quang town to expand production
During 2001 – 2006 term, the Women’s Union of Tuyen Quang town has implemented effective programs to support women in economic development. -
A Dynamic Head of a Cooperative
In the field of growing and producing mushroom, especially mushroom mould and Linh Chi mushroom (a kind of fungus), it can be said that she is the first person who is successful in central provinces. Her success originates from the responsibility of a head of a cooperative for poor members. -
Activities of Thanh Hoa Women’s Union
During the 1st half of 2006, the Women’s Union of Bim Son town, in coordination with the Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development, set up saving and credit women’s groups and checked for poor households who have needs for funding to run a business and develop economy. -
4,000 people in 5 provinces/cities participate in a program to clean the environment
On World Environment Day, June 5, 2006, more than 4,000 participants from the War Veterans Association, Women’s Union, Schools, Youth Union and Fatherland Front took part in a national attempt to clean every country lane and alley, repair the roads up to the hamlets and clear the bush. -
Hand-over the van for milk preservation and transportation to Ba Vi Cattle and Pasture Research Center
On 22nd July 2006, the Management Board of Dairy Development Project (Dairy Project) - Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) handed-over the van for milk preservation and transportation, a present of Mr. Tran Dinh Hue, a Vietnamese resident in Switzerland and Mr. Nguyen Thuong, the former Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland to the project. The van can carry a load of 1.25 tones and costs more than 300 million VND. -
NCFAW Chairwoman Ha Thi Khiet visits Cambodia
Mme. Ha Thi Khiet, Chairwoman of National Committee of Advancement for Vietnamese women, President of VWU received an invitation from the Cambodia Women’s Affairs Minister, Ms. Kantha Phavi and consequently paid a working visit to Cambodia from 10 to 13th of July, 2006.
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