Investing in Women (IW) held face-to-face learning sessions in Manila with key Business Coalition (BC) staff in February 2023, marking an important milestone in the transition to the next phase of the IW program. Over three days, representatives from the BCs and members of the IW team convened to discuss approaches and progress in championing […]
Women-led startups in the Philippines have become increasingly common in recent years, with an estimated 62% of new businesses registered in 2020 being women-owned, according to the Department of Trade and Industries. However, despite this growth in the number of women-led businesses, there is still much more that needs to be done for these companies […]
The UN Women Asia Pacific Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards is the first regional awards initiative that recognises companies promoting inclusive and sustainable growth in the region. Created by WeEmpowerAsia and supported by Investing in Women, the WEPs aim to make good practices visible and encourage more businesses to take action. The WEPs are co-hosted […]
The Philippines boasts a thriving sector for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with women playing a significant role. About 60% of SMEs in the country are led or owned by women, fostering a dynamic landscape for gender lens investing in the country. According to the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), 62% of new […]
Work-from-home arrangements almost became the new normal during COVID-19. But as companies transition back to working onsite, the option for remote work again tends to be seen to cater primarily to women, who are traditionally tasked to care for the family. A recent panel discussion supported by Investing in Women challenged these views by interrogating […]
On October 24, the Australian Embassy Vietnam and CARE International in Vietnam launched an art exhibit highlighting the multiple burdens on women and prompting conversations on equal sharing of caring and economic roles across genders within households. Housed at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum until 11 November, the art exhibit features 10 contemporary artworks by prominent […]
