ADME and the Spanish Federation of Female Managers, Executives, Professionals and Businesswomen (FEDEPE) have generated an impact on the international community after signing an agreement that seeks to boost international female leadership. The agreement, established in Madrid, unites the networks of two benchmark organizations in female empowerment: ADME for the Dominican Republic and FEDEPE for Spain, with nearly forty years of experience and more than 27,000 women leaders in its network.
A milestone in the promotion of international female leadership
Michelle Ortiz and Ana Bujaldón Solana, presidents of ADME and FEDEPE respectively, underlined the importance of this step. Ortiz remarked that this is not just an institutional agreement, but a strategic commitment to strengthen international female leadership through real cooperation and the exchange of knowledge. Bujaldón, for her part, highlighted that the alliance with FEDEPE consolidates a globalization vision for female leadership, aimed at increasing the presence of women in decision-making spaces and eliminating structural barriers.
Key initiatives of the Dominican-Spanish alliance
- Training and capacity-building programs for businesswomen and future leaders.
- International exchange of experiences and best practices.
- Generation of business opportunities in both the Dominican Republic and Europe.
- International visibility for members of both organizations, opening new markets and collaborative scenarios.
The signing also bets on the transfer of technology and successful business models between both communities.
Context: progress and challenges of international female leadership
International female leadership still faces significant challenges. In the European Union, only 29% of management positions are held by women, according to Eurostat (2024). In Latin America, the figure is around 25%. Experts point out that alliances like the one between ADME and FEDEPE are key to accelerating equal opportunities and fostering more competitive and equitable environments.
Testimonials and future vision
Ortiz: “The agreement is a decisive step to elevate Dominican female leadership onto the international scene and generate new ways of doing business.”
Bujaldón: “This collaboration reinforces FEDEPE’s international strategy and opens a permanent and inclusive dialogue between Europe and Latin America.”
International female leadership, a shared objective and platform for change
Both organizations emphasize that cooperative growth will allow consolidating international female leadership as a platform for innovation and economic development. The alliance positions the Dominican Republic and boosts the female voice in strategic sectors, connecting experiences, strategies and cultures around the same purpose.
The signing of the agreement between ADME and the Spanish federation of businesswomen sets a new precedent in strengthening international female leadership, paving the way for more Dominican and Spanish women to occupy key roles in the global economy.