Economic and social benefits of gender lens investing

Investing in organisations that promote female leadership and entrepreneurship can pay dividends to investors and benefit society
by Sarah Kidner

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Gender lens investing (GLI) or gender-smart investing is a strategy that intentionally uses capital to address inequalities between women and men, according to a 2020 report jointly produced by impact investor CDC Group and the International Finance Corporation. GLI relates to Goal 5 of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals: ‘Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls’.

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Published: 14 Apr 2023
Categories:
  • Wealth Management
  • Training, Competence and Culture
  • Bonds and Fixed Interest
Tags:
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • GLI
  • gender lens invesing
  • gender imbalance
  • diversity and inclusion

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