MNCCI has participated in the fifth forum for business women in OIC countries which was held in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt from 22-24 April 2010, under the theme of “Empowerment of Businesswomen to Meet the MDGs & Intercultural Dialogue. Ms. Mariyam Waheedha, a popular figure among the women of Maldives represented MNCCI in the forum on behalf of Maldives Entertainment Company.
The aim of the Forum is to create in the long run, a platform for businesswomen to share their experiences and know-how, to discuss new ideas, to identify business opportunities and to link business partners. It is an ideal platform for international cooperation, with each country being able to acquire specific know-how on its partners, as well as sharing intercultural competence and innovative ideas and pursuing cultural exchange. It is not only political and economic developments which will drive the increasing links between the OIC Member Countries, but also the cultural, scientific and transnational projects taking place between the regions and across the whole area.
In addition to the above, the main objectives of the Forum are to enhance the role of businesswomen to contribute effectively to the economies of the OIC Countries, as well as to:
- Build the Businesswomen / entrepreneurs’ capacities to perform efficiently and effectively.
- promote and market the services being offered by the businesswomen through OIC-BIN portal (www.oic-bin.net)
- Enhance and highlight the role of businesswomen in major regional and international conferences and events.
- Create awareness about value addition and product diversification.
- Build a network with businesswomen locally, regionally and globally across the world from OIC & OIC countries.
- Provide a range of services for young entrepreneurs, like training and counseling.
- Recognize and reward the keen efforts that businesswomen of OIC countries are offering to contribute to their economies.
- Discuss challenges being faced by women entrepreneurs to better market access in OIC Countries.