The development of energy and infrastructure projects in developing countries often affects the social, economic and political climate of surrounding communities. Developers must actively engage with local communities, especially women, due to increased risks related to Gender Based Violence and Harassment.
Read MoreIntegra’s seeks to deliver improved wellbeing of the underserved in South East Asia via access to affordable and responsible financial services and healthcare.
Read MoreWomen are often excluded from financial markets and are limited in their economic and social potential. The “2X Challenge” committed to address these issues by investing 3 billion dollars in projects and companies that improve women’s access to leadership positions.
Read MoreOver 200 businesses in the developing world received investment over the last three years
Read MoreThrough its pioneering $100 million fund, Alitheia IDF (AIF) provides catalytic capital to high growth women-owned, women-led or women-serving companies
Read MoreConcrete guidance on how to structure a gender lens into the legal documentation of a transaction.
Read MoreLaunch of the 2X Gender and Climate Finance Taskforce
Read MoreEmpowering women is key for development. The 2X Challenge supports finance for women-owned businesses, which often don’t get the funding they need.
Read MoreClimate Fund supporting clean power in Sub-Saharan Africa and South and South East Asia applies a gender lens to its investment
Read MoreDPI’s African Development Partners III Fund (“ADP III”) has been chosen as the first 2X Flagship Fund, committed to investing with a gender lens.
Read MoreAt their latest webinar, the 2X Challenge and Gender Finance Collaborative (GFC) provided Goldman Sachs Foundation with a platform to showcase Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women online.
Read MoreUgandan women own about 39 percent of businesses with registered premises, yet they receive only nine percent of commercial credit (IFC and DFCU group, 2008). UDB's first-ever loan to be signed under the SheInvest Initiative in partnership with EIB will help bridge this credit gap.
Read MoreIn Peru, socio-economic indicators show that women are almost 30% less likely to have equal opportunities as men. Danper is playing a strong role in eliminating such gaps in its own environment while serving as a role model for others.
Read MoreThis inaugural certified social bond issuance will help expand credit lines to women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSME) — an important sector that drives economic growth and employment.
Read MoreEcoEnterprises III will focus on Latin American SMEs that show high potential to protect fragile environments, create jobs and empower women in rural areas.
Read MoreA holistic approach to driving gender diversity helps PEG qualify as CDC’s first 2X investment
Read MoreIndusInd bank in India, a $100 million OPIC transaction that supports women borrowers in India
Read MoreAn overview of our criteria, governance, and work to date.
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