The document outlines the draft program for an international research seminar on promoting women's entrepreneurship. The two-day event will feature several plenary sessions and parallel breakout sessions, with topics ranging from the role of female entrepreneurs in developing economies, to effective private sector development strategies and policies that support women entrepreneurs. On the second day, sessions will discuss innovative funding mechanisms for women entrepreneurs in developing countries and the practical challenges of supporting women's business efforts in conflict zones. The program will conclude with a roundtable on policy recommendations for promoting women's entrepreneurship globally.

1. International Research and Policy Seminar
Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship:
Which Policies & Practices Work Best?
8 & 9 May 2014
DRAFT PROGRAM

2. Program
8 May 2014
08:00 – 09:00 Registration
PLENARY SESSION 1
09:00 – 09:20 Opening and welcome by Prof. Wim Naudé ( MsM) and Prof. Wynand Bodewes (MC4E)
09:20 – 10:15 Are female entrepreneurs the new heroes of the developing economy? Advancing the debate of business
performance, growth and development from a feminist perspective.
10:15 – 10:45 Break (Refreshments served in the Business Lounge)
10:45 – 12:15 3 Parallel Sessions, 9 papers / presentations
12:15 – 13:15 Lunch
PLENARY SESSION 2
13:15 – 14.30 What works and what not in Women Entrepreneurship Development? Strategies, policies and practices of
private sector development programs in support of women entrepreneurs in developing countries.
14:30 – 16:00 3 Parallel Sessions, 9 papers / presentations
16:00 – 16:15 Break (Refreshments served in the Business Lounge)
PLENARY SESSION 3
16:15 – 17:15 ROUNDTABLE ON WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUSIVE BUSINESS. IS
FINANCING ENOUGH? Organized by ICCO-Cooperation together with BoP Innovation Centre and Yente
19:00: Conference Dinner (invited guests only)
9 May 2014
PLENARY SESSION 1
09:00 – 10.15 Gender Dynamics in Innovative Funding Mechanisms and Market Driven Development Programs. Impact
and Potential for Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries?
10:15 – 10.30 Break (Refreshments served in the Business Lounge)
10:30 – 12:00 3 Parallel Sessions, 6 papers / presentations
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch

3. 3
PLENARY SESSION 2
13:00 – 14:00 Women Entrepreneurs in Danger Zones. Practical Implications for Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurial
intentions and Abilities During War.
14:00 – 15:30 2 Parallel Sessions, 4 papers
15:30 – 16:00 Break (Refreshments served in the Business Lounge)
PLENARY SESSION 3
16:00 – 17:00 ROUNDTABLE SESSION: IS THE FUTURE OF EMERGING AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES FEMALE? Policy and
Research Recommendations for Women’s Entrepreneurship Promotion.
Chair: Wim Naudé
17.00 Closure and Good Bye Cocktails