To our readers
Dear reader,
We see this study as an invitation to dialogue. During the survey and indepth interviews we heard exceptionally interesting opinions – many of which didn’t find their way into this publication but still deserve a lot of attention.
We realise that though the study provided certain answers, it raises even more questions.
So what are the next steps? Does the situation call for urgent measures, or will life gradually put the right accents all on its own?
There are many other questions as well, which are being widely debated without any adequate answers suggested so far:
1) Does one have to be born with leadership qualities, or is it something that can be learned?
2) Is having a family an incentive or a barrier to build a career for a women? Is it possible to be successful in both areas at the same time?
3) Which glass ceiling is the strongest – the external or internal one?
4) Is there a clear line between stereotypes and actual reality?
You’re welcome to take part in this dialogue. If you’d like to share your opinions about the issues in question, offer a comment or suggestion, please don’t hesitate to contact.
Elena
Fedyashina,
Executive Director of The Committee of 20,
Project Manager
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News & Events
20.11.2014
The Committee of 20 presents its new all-Russia Survey «Developing Entrepreneurial Skills in the Context of Relevant and Efficient Business Support Measures»
The goals and objectives of the survey: More →
19.11.2014
The International Forum «Women in today's economy: heading towards entrepreneurship? » was held in Moscow on 19 November 2014, organised by the non-profit partnership “The Committee of 20” in the framework of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The International Forum «Women in today's economy: heading towards entrepreneurship? » was held in Moscow on 19 November 2014, organised by the non-profit partnership “The Committee of 20” in the framework of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Forum, as always, was focused on the most relevant aspects of female entrepreneurship, and increasing women’s role in the country’s economic development. More →
19.11.2013
The International Forum “Women in the Modern Economy: challenges and solutions” was held in Moscow on the 19th of November in the Marriott Grand hotel in Moscow.
It was organized by the “Committee of 20”. 125 people attended the Forum, 69 of them being CEOs, VPs and Managing Partners of the big multinational and Russian companies. The participants represented more than 100 companies and organizations, Universities, NGOs and media. More →
19.10.2013
The 9th edition of Women’s Global Forum completed its work in Deauville, France. More than 1200 participants from 70 countries participated in the event. 
The Women’s Forum Meetings aim to bring together leaders from all over the world – women and men – representing the business world, the government, academic circles, culture, etc. in order to give new perspectives to key issues in our present and our future; to create a powerful, global network in order to strengthen the influence of women throughout the world; to draw up innovative and concrete action plans to encourage women’s contribution to society and promote diversity in the business world. More →
04.10.2013
Svetlana Balanova and Tatyana Zrelova, members of the Committee of 20 have become the winners of the competition held by EY in Russia “Entrepreneurial Winning Women”.
They were recognized and selected by the reputable jury as winners in the categories “Master of Business” and “IT and Telecommunications” respectively. More →
