Gender-lens investing is now a widely practiced among impact investors. This workshop will focus on how investors can partner with their portfolio companies to build inclusive, effective organizations that enable women to thrive as leaders, staff, and customers.

Building on 2022 research by G-SEARCH, Acumen, and Value for Women, the session will highlight key gender-smart business strategies that lead to tangible social and economic improvements for women. Facilitators, including experienced entrepreneurs, will guide participants in designing a sample Technical Assistance (TA) project for a volunteer organization. Teams will incorporate guidance on tracking data, setting measures of success, and creating timelines to achieve gender equity outcomes.