Gender Lens Investing: The Business Case is Clear, So What Is Holding us Back?

Despite the growing, compelling evidence base that investing in gender diverse businesses is good for women, society and investors, the IFC estimates that there is a $300 billion gender finance gap globally and that more than 70% of women-owned SMEs have insufficient access to financial services. So what is holding us back? During this highly engaging session, we will present the latest business case evidence and dive into some of the most noted challenges that hold investors back from embedding a gender lens into their investment practices and portfolio. Participants will collaboratively uncover actionable solutions to these challenges applying proven tools and approaches.