by Carl Ocab | Nov 26, 2020
Jakarta, Indonesia, 26 November 2020 – Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian Government, has partnered with BIDUK, a prototype lending platform focused on gender equity, to champion women-owned small and growing businesses (SGBs) in Indonesia. BIDUK...
by Carl Ocab | Nov 18, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has spiralled from a public health emergency to a global humanitarian and economic crisis, with women disproportionately affected. In response, Investing in Women launched the Investing in Women RISE Fund–Responsive Interventions Supporting...
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...
