Most important issues at the forum of NB8 and the United Kingdom - women as entrepreneurs and employment of senior citizens

On Wednesday, February 8, the Latvian delegation under the guidance of Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis will leave for Stockholm to participate in discussions with the heads of government and experts of the United Kingdom, the Nordic and Baltic countries about common challenges in the social area, which are crucial to enhance the long-term national development.

This year the "Northern Future Forum" will address two issues: "How do we get More Women in Leading Positions and as Entrepreneurs?" as well as "How do we get Senior Citizens to Stay Longer in the Labour Force?"

The forum will be attended by the Prime Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and the United Kingdom and sector experts, incl., entrepreneurship and academic area. The participants of the forum will provide insight into the current situation as well as discuss long-term solutions.

Within the framework of the working visit, a meeting with representatives of the Latvian community in Stockholm and a visit to the international interior design exhibition "Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair" is scheduled.

About the forum:
The forum was held for the first time in January 2011 in London. It was organized by the government of the United Kingdom to share experiences between the United Kingdom, the Nordic and Baltic countries. In the 2011 forum, the countries presented more than 40 best practices and achievements in the area of green economy, sustainable business, technologies and innovations, employment, family as well as gender equality. More detailed information about the forum: http://www.regeringen.se/sb/d/15274

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