Entrepreneurial learning and women's entrepreneurship (Dimension 1) in Eastern partner countries

Promoting entrepreneurship across the education system is considered increasingly important in a country’s drive to build competitive, job-creating economies. Likewise, the fullest integration of women into the entrepreneurship drive will also boost the economy and jobs. The SBA assessment has noted policy improvements in all countries in bringing forward entrepreneurial learning. However, greater policy commitment, particularly in higher education, is still required. A particular challenge at all levels of education is integrating entrepreneurship as a key competence within the national curriculum. Given that this is an uncharted, developing area, all countries would do well to share experiences and learn from developments in the European Union, where the issue is now receiving considered attention. While women’s entrepreneurship is increasingly on the policy radar in the Eastern partner region, governments should ensure that it is more tightly connected to countries’ economic growth agenda and that human capital policies are fully tuned to the needs of women.