Dili, Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Timor-Leste (AEMTL), in partnership with the governments of Australia and New Zealand, celebrated the success of the winners of the Women in Business Award in Timor-Leste, to honor the achievements of women in business and finance in the country.
The Women Entrepreneur Award in Timor-Leste has three main objectives:
To celebrate women who excel in their careers and serve as role models for others;
To appreciate and encourage legislative, public, and private sector authorities;
To recognize institutional and individual efforts.
This award highlights the importance of promoting female leadership and recognizing their contribution to the private sector in Timor-Leste. It showcases the success and initiatives of women in business and finance, creating models to inspire a new generation of women entrepreneurs and leaders.
The Women Entrepreneur Award Timor-Leste 2024 ceremony was sponsored by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, Dr. José Ramos Horta.
"The participation of women in business is not only a matter of justice but also essential for the economic and social development of our country," said the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, José Ramos Horta, who was also the patron of the award. "This award celebrates the remarkable achievements of Timorese women and serves as a reminder that their economic participation and leadership benefit everyone."
The award included the following categories:
Economic Empowerment Initiatives
Professional Capacity Development
Women-led Businesses
Women in Management
Women in Finance
1st Category: Awards Presentation:Economic Empowerment Initiatives
1st Sub category : Best initiative Promoting Financial inclusion for Women
Winner : Domingas dos Santos
Company : Credit Union Lanamona
Finalits:
1st Name : Martinha Santa Antunes
Company : Leadasi Unip.Lda
2nd Name : Florentina da Costa
Company : Werubere Unip.Lda
1st Category: Awards Presentation:Economic Empowerment Initiatives
2nd Sub category : Best initiative Promoting Entrepreneurship for Women
Winner : Sonia Muir
Company : Pro EMA
Finalits:
1st Name : Ashley Peng
Company : Woolly Pet Lda
2nd Name : Arisca da Conceição Marçal
Company : Ti-Women Ecojewelry
