AL-INVEST Verde supported the organisation of two seminars held in the framework of the strategy "Good business practices in gender equity", implemented by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay and UN Women.

On 5 April, the 2nd seminar of this initiative was held, entitled "Experiences of agro-exporting companies in Latin America and the European Union".. Experiences from both regions were shared, aimed at agro-exporting entrepreneurs and people involved in the planning of private actions or public policies to support the sector.

On 27 May, the 3rd seminar was organised, entitled "Challenges for exporting to Europe in agriculture, internationalisation with a gender perspective".. The seminar focused on the promotion of the gender perspective in the Uruguayan agro-export sector, where there are gender gaps in employment, in management positions and in those who access the international market. On this occasion, the seminar was aimed at the public and private sector, academia and staff of international organisations with links to trade, export policies and agriculture, mainly.

The strategy was launched in 2023 with the 1st seminar on "Win-win experiences in agriculture, fisheries and agribusiness". Held on 12 September, it analysed gender gaps and women's empowerment principles (WEPs) as a tool for gender-sensitive management, together with various positive experiences.

About AL-INVEST Verde

AL-INVEST Verde is a programme funded by the European Union (EU). Its main objective is to promote sustainable growth and job creation in Latin America by supporting the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient and more circular economy. Through Component 2, led by FIIAPP in consortium with IILA, the programme provides assistance for strengthening public policy and multi-stakeholder dialogues on sustainable agricultural and value chains, environmental and labour standards, as well as sustainable trade and economic policy and regulatory frameworks.