Event Recap
CAFIID was pleased to work with with Supivaa and the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi to bring together over 80 participants to discuss gender lens investing (GLI) and to launch CAFIID’s second round of GLI case studies, available here.
Key Learnings
Gender Diverse Solutions: CAFIID members highlighted their innovative strategies for mainstreaming gender into their work as investors, evaluators, and technical assistance providers.
Shaping Funding Solutions: Funders shared their strategies for integrating gender into their investment processes and systems and highlighted the importance of cultivating gender champions. We discussed how leading development organizations like Global Affairs Canada are critical allies in promoting gender lens investing to their network of partners and scale gender lens investing practices globally.
Enacting Gender Inclusive Strategies: Local SMEs and WSMEs spoke about using gender as an optimization opportunity—not just for social impact, but for innovation and business growth. They shared ways to overcome gender barriers in the workplace and scale their business using gender lens capital.
The Future of GLI: The panel discussions looked ahead to the next 5-10 years of GLI, forecasting emerging trends and the necessary steps to mainstream gender lens investing across sectors.
Visit our Gender Lens Investing page to learn more.
Invitation
Join CAFIID, Supivaa and leading impact investing players to learn and share GLI trends at the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi.
Sunday, September 15
In person: 6 - 9pm EAT: Registration closed
Virtually: 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
This event, organized by the Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID) in collaboration with Supivaa Advisory Group Ltd., will explore the latest trends and opportunities in GLI.
Gender Lens Investing is a growing field that not only seeks financial returns but also aims to advance gender equality by investing in women-led businesses and gender-inclusive companies. This session will feature key insights from industry leaders, discuss the impact of GLI in African markets, and highlight successful case studies.
Whether you are an investor, development professional, or simply interested in learning more about the intersection of gender and finance, this event will provide valuable knowledge and networking opportunities.