Field notes
Conversations with gender lens investing practitioners about their investment journeys, challenges, and reflections.
Beyond the tick box: New DFI portfolio evidence shows impact of gender lens investments under the 2X Challenge
Since its launch in 2018, the 2X Challenge has mobilised over $33 billion into gender-smart investments globally–built on the assumption that meeting the 2X Criteria delivers real benefits for women.
For the first time, we now have portfolio-wide evidence to test that assumption at scale.
Led by Kore Global, a new synthesis of four independent evaluations—covering 81 unique investments across British International Investment (BII), Proparco, FinDev Canada, and FMO’s portfolios—offers the clearest picture yet of how the 2X Criteria play out in practice. Here is what we found.
Behind the numbers: Spotlight on the 2X Challenge Qualified Investments
What does it really mean for an investment to be “2X qualified”? A 2X Challenge qualified investee is a company, fund, or financial institution that has received investment from a 2X Challenge participating investor and meets the 2X Criteria. Behind each qualification lies a unique journey, an inspiring business case, and a vision for inclusive, sustainable finance and growth.