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Influencing Gender Norms
We work with partners to positively shift attitudes and practices to support women in the world of work.
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2022 Update on the Impact of COVID-19 on private-sector employees in Indonesia, The Philippines and Vietnam
These fact sheets present the latest data and insights on the impact of COVID-19 on productivity, working arrangements, home lives and finances of private sector employees in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam after almost two years of living with the pandemic.
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empowering women economically is not
only the right thing to do — it’s the smart
thing to do.The evidence is clear — women’s economic empowerment is critical to
economic growth. One of the best ways to grow economies and achieve
stronger communities is to empower women and improve their economic
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2022 Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum
The 2022 Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum, which covers 146 countries, reveals slight improvement in gender parity across economies. It also takes a closer look at the emerging crisis in gender gaps in labour force recovery, care work, leadership, business, politics, wealth accumulation, education, stress levels and income.
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Impact Investing
We partner with Impact Investors and ecosystem builders to expand market opportunities for women, with a view to incentivising and catalysing access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) - led by and responsive to the needs of women.
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Gendered Impacts of MSME Policy Responses to COVID-19
This report examines how the different needs of women and men led micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam have been considered in designing policy responses to COVID-19.
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Workplace Gender Equality
We support Business Coalitions who work with influential businesses on shifting workplace cultures, practices and policy barriers to achieve workplace gender equality.
Investing in Women
What’s New
2023
IWD2023 Reflections: Women’s Economic Empowerment deserves greater effort from governments and the private sector
Women’s economic empowerment is critical to stronger economic growth and more resilient economies. More than ever, it deserves a greater effort from governments and ...
2023
Investor’s Journey In Gender Lens Investing: Examples From The Field (AVV)
This case study examines how investors can use a gender lens approach to investing. It looks at Ascend Ventures Vietnam and highlights key considerations for ...
2023
Sustaining an inclusive culture for women at DDB Group Philippines
This case study examines how DDB Group Philippines has worked to create and sustain an inclusive work environment for women. It looks at the initiatives ...
2023
Case Study: Sponsorship and Its Effects on Workplace Gender Equality PT Vale Indonesia and PT Adis Dimensions Footwear
This case study examines the influence of sponsorship programs on gender equality in the workplace.
2023
The challenges and advantages of being a woman entrepreneur in the startup arena
Women entrepreneurs and business leaders came together at the Philippine Startup Week to discuss how to balance career progression with life’s demands. The panel ...
2023
Yaring Pinay Gender Communication Toolkit for TVET Students
This toolkit provides a comprehensive set of resources to aid in fostering gender-responsive communication. It is designed for educators, administrators, and students looking to cultivate ...
2023
Gender Equity Insights 2022
The Gender Equity Insights 2022 report examines the trends, policies and practices that positively affect gender inequality and any areas where improvements can still be made.
2023
Trends and Opportunities to Advance Gender Equality in Business in Asia and the Pacific
This report provides valuable insights into the current state of gender equality in business in the Asia Pacific. It looks at various factors driving progress ...
2023
Gender-Responsive Procurement in Asia and the Pacific: An Opportunity for an Equitable Economic Future
Published by the Asian Development Bank, this report highlights the importance of gender-responsive procurement in creating an inclusive economic future.
2022
Why investing in women is good business
To raise awareness of the business cases of investing in women, the Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN) held a panel discussion entitled The Bottom Line: ...
2022
WEPs country winners announced
The UN Women Asia Pacific Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards is the first regional awards initiative that recognises companies promoting inclusive and sustainable growth in ...
2022
Can digital workplaces lead to an ‘illusion of flexibility’?
This panel discussion supported by Investing in Women challenged the view that WFH arrangments tend to primarily cater to women by interrogating the norm that ...
2022
Applying the Asian Development Bank’s Approach to Gender Mainstreaming in Private Sector
This tip sheet ADB’s overall approach to gender mainstreaming and xplains the design features and potential gender measures in private sector projects.
2022
JEDI Investing Toolkit
The JEDI Investing Toolkit is designed for investors who want to apply a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) lens to their processes and portfolios
2022
How to Drive Belonging for Women in the Workplace
By analysing data from the Better to Belong research with a gender lens, this report uncovered how women’s experiences in the workplace differ, and ...
2022
Women in the Workplace 2022
Women in the Workplace 2022 is a comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America. The study found that women are underrepresented at every ...