Why investing in gender equality matters?
Addressing gender inequality is not only a matter of intrinsic value and a moral imperative, but it can also enhance growth, productivity, competitiveness and the sustainability of economies.
In this podcast, Valérie Guillaumin, Director, Sustainable Finance at ICMA, talked with two committed women, from well-known organisations that have issued bonds to finance social projects, about why investing in gender equality matters.
- Natasha GARCHA, Senior Director, Innovative Finance and Gender-Lens Investing Specialist at Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)
- Heather KIPNIS, Principal Operations Officer, Gender and Economic Inclusion Group at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
