Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to microfinance.
Recognizing the significant influence of financial markets on systemic change, Adasina aims to mobilize investors to withhold their capital from companies that perpetuate racial, gender, economic, and climate inequities. This approach leverages capital to drive positive social change.
Coralus, is a community-driven organization which has redefined traditional funding models to focus on supporting women and non-binary entrepreneurs working towards social and environmental impact.
This case study examines how Mujer Emprende, a microcredit product developed by MiCredito uses innovative features to de-risk 'risky' clients and maintain profitability, all while supporting women led businesses.
This study provides evidence that the gender of the initial person filling a gender-neutral role, has lasting consequences for how that role is subsequently perceived.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Laura Doering & Sarah Kaplan argue that the actual impacts of development policies aimed at improving women's lives happen in day-to-day interactions (Part 3 of a 5-part series with SSIR)
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Sarah Kaplan and GATE post doc Rachael Goodman write about improving the effectiveness of women's empowerment programs by involving men. (Part 1 of a 5-part series with SSIR.)
Prof. Laura Doering is interviewed about bias in economic development, including microfinance in strategy + business
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Investing with a gender lens can create financial and social impact by increasing women’s access to capital, promoting workplace equity, and creating products and services that improve the lives of women and girls.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Economic development efforts regularly focus on women, often because women are seen as risk averse and more likely to use money prudently. But this seemingly beneficial stereotype can lead to discrimination and unequal outcomes.
