Investing in Women

/em·pow·er/

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
opportunities.
Business Partnerships

We partner with the largest, most respected employers in target countries to form member-led business coalitions committed to driving improvements in workplace gender equality.

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Impact Investing

We partner directly 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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Consortium Partners

We collaborate with consortium partners to build the business case that will help us and our partners in affecting changes in attitudes, opinions and practices towards gender equality.

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Advocacy

We are helping to shape public attitudes and to drive the social change necessary for real progress on women’s economic empowerment.

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What’s New

Feb
2019

Advancing women in STEM for the future of work

Gender equality is key to a thriving economy. Here’s how closing the gender gap will empower women in STEM to thrive in the workplace ...

Jan
2019

Capital 4 Development Partners announces first closing of C4D Asia Fund investing in SMEs in India, Indonesia and Philippines

Capital 4 Development Partners, a Dutch fund manager, announced today the first closing of the USD 30 million Capital 4 Development Asia Fund (C4D Asia Fund). The ...

Jan
2019

Why companies should promote gender-positive advertising

There’s a misconception that gender-positive advertising translates to brands prioritizing women at the cost of men, that it asks to give women the platform ...

Jan
2019

First ever South East Asia business summit on EDGE, the world leading business certification standard for gender equality

South East Asia business leaders who have committed to promoting gender equality in their workplaces have gathered here on 17-18 January for the first ever ...

Jan
2019

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/em·pow·er/

empowering women economically is not
only the right thing to do — it’s the smart
thing to do.

Business Partnerships

Impact Investing

Consortium Partners

Advocacy

Investing in Women

What’s New

Advancing women in STEM for the future of work

Capital 4 Development Partners announces first closing of C4D Asia Fund investing in SMEs in India, Indonesia and Philippines

Why companies should promote gender-positive advertising

First ever South East Asia business summit on EDGE, the world leading business certification standard for gender equality

Engaging workers on the Vietnam Labour Code reform

Mixed gender gap data highlight need to change mindsets in South East Asia

Vietnam gets three global gender equality seals

Meet the Chairs of the Business Coalitions for Women Empowerment

Two Business Coalitions get license to deliver gender equality certificates

Stakeholders gather to advance impact investing in South East Asia

The economic and social benefits of gender-equal homes

/em·pow·er/

empowering women economically is not only the right thing to do — it’s the smart thing to do.

Business Partnerships

Impact Investing

Consortium Partners

Advocacy

Investing in Women

What’s New

empowering women economically is not
only the right thing to do — it’s the smart
thing to do.