Beyond Inclusion: Can Gender Lens Investing Deliver Feminist Futures?

Over the past decade, gender lens investing (GLI) has evolved from a niche concept into an increasingly established approach across the investment landscape, engaging both impact-focused and mainstream investors.

Dedicated funds have emerged, the 2X Criteria have provided a common framework, and development finance institutions, foundations, and private investors increasingly recognise women as entrepreneurs, employees, suppliers and consumers — while the field has progressively expanded its focus towards the quality and depth of gender impact.‍