15 November 2022 | Fact Sheet
Applying the Asian Development Bank’s Approach to Gender Mainstreaming in Private Sector
Summary
Projects in the private sector often have different needs and constraints than those in the public sector. ADB’s approach to gender mainstreaming in private sector projects takes into account the specific dynamics of the market, including the roles of women and men in economic activity, access to resources, and power relations. It also considers how companies can benefit from gender equality.
This tip sheet was originally published on the ADB website.
Highlights
View other Resources
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.