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Uganda Development Bank (UDB)’s first dedicated credit line to women entrepreneurs in partnership with EIB
Guest User 5/26/20 Guest User 5/26/20

Uganda Development Bank (UDB)’s first dedicated credit line to women entrepreneurs in partnership with EIB

Ugandan women own about 39 percent of businesses with registered premises, yet they receive only nine percent of commercial credit (IFC and DFCU group, 2008). UDB's first-ever loan to be signed under the SheInvest Initiative in partnership with EIB will help bridge this credit gap.

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Danper (Peru): A 2X investment committed to women’s empowerment and ‘shared-value.’
Guest User 3/3/20 Guest User 3/3/20

Danper (Peru): A 2X investment committed to women’s empowerment and ‘shared-value.’

In Peru, socio-economic indicators show that women are almost 30% less likely to have equal opportunities as men. Danper is playing a strong role in eliminating such gaps in its own environment while serving as a role model for others.

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DEG and IFC Subscribe to Asia Pacific's First Private-Sector Women Entrepreneurs Bonds
Guest User 10/7/19 Guest User 10/7/19

DEG and IFC Subscribe to Asia Pacific's First Private-Sector Women Entrepreneurs Bonds

This inaugural certified social bond issuance will help expand credit lines to women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSME) — an important sector that drives economic growth and employment.

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Investing with purpose: How EcoEnterprises Fund III became FinDev Canada’s First #2XChallenge Investment
Guest User 9/16/19 Guest User 9/16/19

Investing with purpose: How EcoEnterprises Fund III became FinDev Canada’s First #2XChallenge Investment

EcoEnterprises III will focus on Latin American SMEs that show high potential to protect fragile environments, create jobs and empower women in rural areas.

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A holistic approach to driving gender diversity helps PEG qualify as CDC’s first 2X investment
Guest User 4/9/19 Guest User 4/9/19

A holistic approach to driving gender diversity helps PEG qualify as CDC’s first 2X investment

A holistic approach to driving gender diversity helps PEG qualify as CDC’s first 2X investment

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IndusInd Bank in India pledges $100m to Support Women Borrowers in India
Guest User 10/30/18 Guest User 10/30/18

IndusInd Bank in India pledges $100m to Support Women Borrowers in India

IndusInd bank in India, a $100 million OPIC transaction that supports women borrowers in India

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About the 2XChallenge: Our Work So Far
Guest User 10/23/18 Guest User 10/23/18

About the 2XChallenge: Our Work So Far

An overview of our criteria, governance, and work to date.

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