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SUMMARY:Better Practices in Gender Lens Investing
DESCRIPTION:On April 17\, join Aga Khan Foundation Canada\, Criterion Institute\, 2X Global\, the Aspen Network for Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)\, and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) for a conversation on gender lens – growing the field\, setting new standards\, understanding the challenges and shaping the future.\nThe session will focus on learning from previous initiatives within the sector and raising awareness of new developments and opportunities. \nWhat to expect:\n\nA presentation of the role of ARISE\, supported by Global Affairs Canada\, in the field of gender-lens investing\nAnnouncement of the ARISE grant recipients and a celebration of their work in the field of gender-lens investing\nThe launch of a new call for proposals that will support research in gender-lens investing\nA presentation of WUSC’s Towards a Gender-Transformative Climate Finance Roadmap: An Ecosystem Approach to Inclusive\, Equitable\, and Transformative Change for Women Climate Entrepreneurs\nDialogue and reflection on gender lens investing\, including learnings from the Accelerating Women Climate Entrepreneurs project\, a joint initiative of AKFC\, ANDE\, and WUSC\n\nAdditional Information for Attendees\n\nIn-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session after the event.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to meet and greet our speakers! \nQuestions? Please contact akfc.events@akdn.org \n\nSpeakers\nJoy Anderson\, Founder and President of Criterion Institute \nHundreds of ventures have been shaped by Joy’s insights and experience. As faculty on the leading social innovation award programs\, including Unreasonable Institute and Echoing Green\, she advises the next generation of leaders. As chair of the board of directors of Village Capital and through involvement in Investor’s Circle\, she is actively involved in shaping early-stage social investments. And through her role in developing and leading Structure Lab workshops\, she has helped over 300 organizations think through their legal and financial structures. Currently\, she leads Criterion Institute which serves as a think tank around shaping markets to create social and environmental good. \nSteve Mason\, Regional Director\, North America (Programs and Partnerships)\, AKFC \nIn this role\, he is responsible for managing an international development and humanitarian program portfolio spanning 20 countries\, developing and maintaining relationships with a variety of governmental and non-governmental partners\, and providing intellectual and organizational leadership to the Foundation. Prior to taking on this role\, Steve was the founding Regional CEO of Aga Khan Foundation (West Africa)\, based in Bamako\, Mali. \nKatie Turner\, Consultant \nSam Landon\, Director of Programs\, WUSC
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/better-practices-in-gender-lens-investing/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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