21 April 2020 | Video
Impact Investing Video Series: Gender Lens Investing
Summary
Economic growth is more robust and sustainable when both men and women can fully participate in the economy. However, women continue to be underrepresented in the economy, making the women’s sector an untapped market opportunity. Gender lens investing is the use of capital to generate financial return and simultaneously advance gender equality. Investors can take advantage of significant business and investment opportunities through Gender Lens Investing.
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Closing the Gender Finance Gap
This report discusses the opportunities for gender lens investing in the Philippines, focusing on voices and perspectives of women entrepreneurs.
Investing in Women: Experience and Performance of Women’s SMEs
This research explores the business journeys and economic empowerment of the women entrepreneurs and business leaders in the IW portfolio; how the investment has affected their lives and businesses; and what can be learned to inform future impact investing in women’s SMEs in the region.
Building the Market for Gender Lens Investing – Insights From Market Actors
Investing in Women (IW) collaborates with market building partners to promote gender lens investing (GLI) in Southeast Asia. Through raising awareness, building capacity, and fostering relationships, IW contributes to the development of the GLI field.