As part of the conference “Women’s Entrepreneurship Days – 10 Years of Inspiration and Innovation”, held on November 7 and 8, 2024, at the Children’s House in Sarajevo, a focus group on the topic of gender-sensitive public procurement titled “Perspectives and Challenges” was organized.
The focus group served as a platform for exchanging opinions and experiences regarding the role of women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses in public procurement. Discussions revolved around key challenges faced by women when applying for tenders, as well as opportunities for improving the legislative and practical framework to enable more gender-responsive management of public procurement processes.
Participants emphasized the importance of such initiatives, which not only raise awareness of gender equality but also provide concrete recommendations. The results of the focus group will be used to develop guidelines and recommendations aimed at increasing the representation of women in public procurement and enhancing the competitiveness of women-led businesses in this regard.
The focus group was conducted as part of the project “Enhancing Women’s Participation and Gender-Sensitive Policies in Public Procurement at the Local Level in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
