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.
Featured Report: Employees’ Perceptions of family-responsive workplace and productivity
This study aims to facilitate the development of more family-responsive workplaces that effectively meet the needs of employees and their employers in the Philippines. It presents the implications of family-responsive workplace policies on employee productivity in the country in terms of retention, advancement and performance.
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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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.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
2019
Milestones and small victories: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Magna Carta of Women and marking progress for BPfA+25
It has been a decade since the Magna Carta of Women was passed, which presented the perfect opportunity for the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) ...
2019
Australian Diplomat Allaster Cox on the economic benefits of gender equality in Indonesia
Allaster Cox, Deputy Head of Mission of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, shares his views on workplace gender equality and closing the gender gap in ...
2019
Serving the financial needs of women-owned businesses in emerging markets: Perspectives from the DGGF Portfolio
Through this study, the Dutch Group Growth Fund (DGGF) sought to identify the extent of its reach of female entrepreneurs and gain a better understanding ...
2019
The 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report
This report provides information on sociodemographic characteristics that influence overall movement in the women-owned business sector in the United States.
2019
Impact Investing in Asia: Overcoming Barriers to Scale
This report provides a snapshot of the experiences and insights of stakeholders from the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), as well as recommendations on how ...
2019
Unlocking the Potential of Frontier Finance
This report assesses key features of frontier finance impact investments and finds significant opportunity for making an impact in this sector.
2019
Examining the Women’s Low Labor Market Participation Rate in the Philippines: Is Housework the Missing Link?
This paper looks into the role of women’s housework and discusses the role of housework on men’s market work in the Philippines.
2019
Family-responsive workplaces benefit employees and companies
Employers can increase worker productivity by implementing and promoting family-friendly policies for both women and men, the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) said, ...
2019
Employees’ perceptions of a family-responsive workplace and their productivity
The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and Investing in Women collaborated on a research on the implications of family-responsive workplace policies on employee ...
2019
Communications & Gender Checklist: Things to Consider
This short guide outlines tips for how to apply a gender and inclusion lens while developing and reviewing communications materials. The intention is to provide ...
2019
Vietnam’s Labour Code Reform: Why it matters for gender equality
Investing in Women supports gender reforms in Vietnam’s Labour Code to empower women and men for the future of work.
2019
Board Gender Diversity in ASEAN
The Board Gender Diversity in ASEAN study advances the case that having women in business leadership positions is good for company performance,.