Posts by Gender
How to Invest in Women in Value Chains?
Women-led companies are key to generating diversity and dynamism in business and value chains. But there is a long way to go. Only by adopting measures with measurable incentives will it be possible to open markets to inclusion.
How to Create More Economic Opportunities for Women through the Private Sector
Companies can close the gender gap by creating employment and skills for women and promoting access to financing and facilitating access to markets for women entrepreneurs. IDB Invest can help in this process.
Making Women Welcome: the Next Challenge for Renewable Energy Construction Projects
If we want the benefits of the energy transition extended to women, then private sector-led workforce development – focused on female employment in construction, currently very low – is critical.
The Role of Men in Gender Equity and Inclusion
Recent studies show that telework during the pandemic underlined the place of traditional roles regarding the corporate gender gap in the region. Men have a specific responsibility in bridging that gap.
Using Climate Finance to Close Gender Gaps in Renewable Energy
Women face hurdles to access jobs in the high-growing renewable energy industry. More than 80% new jobs created by the decarbonization agenda will be in male-dominated sectors. Blended finance solutions are an important tool to incentivize sponsors to take proactive steps to dismantle these barriers to gender equality.
Women, Drivers of the Energy Transition
There is a significant call for more female representation at the top levels of energy companies. But it's not just a matter of adding to equalize shares. It's about ensuring that the female perspective is present throughout the energy sector's value chain.