Model UN

Below are some links to get you started on your research. Be on the lookout for the following things when expanding your research:

• Keywords relating to the topic
• Organizations and institutions 
• Relevant agreements or partnerships
• Existing laws or policies

Focus Questions from Model UN's Topic Guide:

1. How can international organizations like UNCTAD and regional bodies enhance women entrepreneurs’ access to finance and reduce the global credit gap? 
2. What role can digital public infrastructure and e-commerce platforms play in leveling the playing field for women-led MSMEs in developing and least developed countries? 
3. In what ways can gender mainstreaming be better integrated into trade policies and non-tariff measures (NTMs) to prevent disproportionate impacts on women entrepreneurs? 
4. What long-term strategies can governments and international partners adopt to ensure women-led MSMEs remain resilient against global crises, such as pandemics, inflation, and climate change?
    

• https://european-social-fund-plus.ec.europa.eu/en/projects/boosting-women-entrepreneurship-success-rates-denmark 
  • Article about Entrepreneur Denmark with experience from one of the recipients 
• https://denysewhillier.substack.com/p/denmarks-250-million-dkk-fund-a-model
  • Online women-run magazine dedicated to closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship. Through strategic analysis and female founder stories, we explore how Purpose-Led Leadership enables women to build significant businesses and celebrate those creating meaningful change. 
  • On Denmark's 250 Million DKK Fund for Female Entrepreneurs
• https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-missing-entrepreneurs-2023_230efc78-en.html 
  • Context of whole EU
  • Very long
  • Denmark country profile starts on 267 (269 of the PDF)
    • Only 1.5 pages
    • Includes recent trends, policy developments, and some data
• https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2024/11/inclusive-entrepreneurship-2018-country-notes_bf2c7290/denmark_b48a32d8/1027ed37-en.pdf
  • Long document
  • From 2018, too old or still good context
  • Inclusive entrepreneurship in Denmark

Not quite international agreements

• https://www.we-fi.org/mission/
  • Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative
  • Denmark is a founding financial contributor
  • https://um.dk/en/-/media/websites/umen/danida/about-danida/danida-transparency/council-for-development-policy/we-fi.ashx 
    • Development engagement document
• https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/IPOL_BRI(2023)748892
  • Briefing document with helpful context, data, and programs on female entrepreneurship in Denmark
  • A little long
• https://eufundingoverview.be/funding/react-eu-recovery-assistance-for-cohesion-and-the-territories-of-europe 
  • Info card on REACT-EU (Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe) from the European Commission
    • Background info
• https://impactfund.dk/danish-interests-global-connections/
  • As Denmark’s development finance institution, we create impact by investing in private sector companies within energy, health, food, and finance. While we prioritise partnerships with Danish companies, our main goal is to drive sustainable growth and lasting impact.
  • https://impactfund.dk/sector-financial-services/
    • Focus on financial sector
    • Support for women (has specific data and programs)