by Carl Ocab | Nov 5, 2020
Traditional perceptions and pressures on men to display certain attitudes and behaviours can be unhelpful for both men and women, and hold back gender equality, a new report suggests. The report also points to signs of positive change in how masculinities are...
by Carl Ocab | Aug 18, 2020
Jakarta, Indonesia, 18 August 2020— Gender diversity in the workplace has helped Indonesian enterprises enhance their business outcomes, contributing to improved profitability and productivity. Around 77% of 400 surveyed Indonesian enterprises have enjoyed the...
by Carl Ocab | Jul 24, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the global economy and society, women have been hit hard in all aspects of socio-economic life, including a widening of the gender financing gap. Women’s SMEs represent a large untapped source of job creation and economic growth in...
by Carl Ocab | Jul 20, 2020
Jakarta, Indonesia, 20 July 2020 – Investing in Women is supporting the establishment of the Indonesia Women Empowerment Fund (IWEF) to address barriers to women’s economic empowerment by investing in disruptive tech solutions led by women entrepreneurs. The targeted...
by Carl Ocab | Jul 14, 2020
Makati, Philippines, 14 July 2020 – The Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN) and Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian Government, have partnered to improve access to early stage capital for women’s SMEs in the Philippines and to support more women to...