Investment Climate Reform Facility

Happening now! Join us online for the third session of our DFI Exchange Group. Details below ⬇️

🔊 Every day, women around the world spend an average of 2.4 hours more on unpaid care work than men. This additional labor sustains families and communities, but remains undervalued, invisible and a key barrier to women's full participation in the workforce. Watch the live recording of our session "Care Economy: from Duty to Opportunity for Women’s Economic Empowerment" from our ICR4WEE Conference to learn how government-led policies on parental leave and childcare provision are critical for bridging this gap. 📃 Our session starts with a keynote presentation by Addys Then Marte, Vice Minister of Women’s Affairs of the Dominican Republic, as she outlines her country’s recent efforts to tackle the challenges of paid and unpaid care work, and supporting women’s economic participation. By addressing the current imbalance, we can redistribute responsibilities more equitably, allowing women more time for paid work, education, and personal growth. Let's turn those extra 2.4 hours into shared opportunities for progress and equality, ensuring everyone can contribute fully to society. 💡 🔗Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/eFp_qyyy 🎤 Holly Krueger Marina Elefante Asayya Imaya bamie sesay Addys Then Marte Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH British Council Expertise France SNV

Did you know? Nigeria is Africa’s largest market. With a population of around 200 million (61% of which are under 25 years old) its SME sector contributes to almost 50% of the country’s GDP and 75% of employment. However, Nigeria still faces significant inequalities, with high levels of poverty, limited economic opportunities for women, and substantial youth unemployment. 🔎 Read our latest #blogpost to discover how Kaduna State is pioneering a new Inclusive Business Strategy to drive sustainable growth that is private-sector-led, inclusive and leverages its young and vibrant entrepreneurship sector. Learn how you can pave the way for an enabling business environment where small and medium enterprises can transform into Inclusive Business models and attract impact-focused investors to support the achievement of their development goals. Unlocking these vital funds will drive growth, innovation and advance gender equality. Join us on the journey today. 🌍    🔗Read the full blog post on the ICR Facility website here: https://lnkd.in/eH6Ncb47 👉Learn more about our intervention with Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency - KADIPA here: https://lnkd.in/eYJ5kQp5 #ICRFacility #KADIPA #InclusiveBusiness #WEE Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH British Council Expertise France SNV Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency - KADIPA

🌍 Our latest intervention in Nigeria, in partnership with the Bank of Industry Limited (BoI) focuses on institutional gender mainstreaming and strengthening gender-lens investing activities, aiming to create a more inclusive and supportive financial environment. ✅ Through this intervention, the Bank of Industry will be empowered with the tools and strategies to integrate gender considerations into their operations and investment decisions. 📈 👉 Follow the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUTAqtbv #ICRFacility #GenderLensInvesting #BoINigeria #InclusiveFinance Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH British Council Expertise France SNV 

📢 Two months ago, the Investment Climate Reform Facility invited practitioners from #Africa, the #Caribbean and the #Pacific #ACP to Kigali, Rwanda, to exchange with peers about Women’s Economic Empowerment #WEE and Business Environment Reforms #BER. 🌍 What an energizing experience it was to meet with over 140 partners from 38 countries and to learn about their experiences reforming laws and challenging gender stereotypes. ♀ If you know me, it won’t come as a surprise that I oversaw the #CareEconomy workstream of the conference. Women carry out 76% of the unpaid care work globally, and - in the words of the International Labour Organization - “while care work can be rewarding, when in excess (…) it hampers the economic opportunities and well-being of unpaid carers”. 🧠 To get inspired, we learned from the Dominican Vice-Minister Ministerio de la Mujer about their successful holistic programme ‘Communities of Care’; from Government of Sierra Leone about the 2022 #GenderEquality Act increasing paid maternity leave to reach international standards; from Collaborative Action for Childcare in Africa about the co-development of the Kenya National Care Policy together between the government, businesses and caregivers; and from Women, Business and the Law about their new indicator on #childcare. 🎯 In brief, to effectively grant women the same options to choose from as men, we need the law, but it goes hand in hand with shifting gender norms too. 🔎 You can read more about the stories and lessons shared during the #ICR4WEE Conference in the below report and let us know what you think! ( 👏 Kudos to our partners and participants, as well as to the amazing professionals I have the chance to work with everyday in the ICR team!)

Une récente étude de l'ICR (Investment Climate Reform Facility) recommande de poursuivre l’effort pour soutenir l’entrepreneuriat des diasporas africaines 🌍 L'étude propose 7 recommandations clés pour mieux soutenir les entrepreneurs, notamment : ➡ Faciliter l'accès à l'information ➡ Créer un environnement favorable aux affaires ➡ Renforcer la formation entrepreneuriale ➡ Encourager les transferts de connaissances et de technologies entre les entrepreneurs de la diaspora et les acteurs locaux Il est crucial de renforcer les programmes de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat et d'établir des cadres politiques efficaces pour libérer pleinement le potentiel de la diaspora entrepreneuriale 🚀 Pour découvrir tous les détails de ce rapport, lisez l'article complet sur notre site : https://lnkd.in/e7zwYbu4 #Entrepreneuriat #Diaspora #DéveloppementÉconomique #Afrique

🌱Calling all DFIs! The next session of the DFI Exchange Group is here, and it’s all about the Green Climate Fund (GCF). We’re thrilled to feature the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia who will be sharing their journey through GCF accreditation and re-accreditation. You’ll also hear the latest from the GCF’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme, on how they’re empowering institutions for climate action. This is your chance to learn, connect, and exchange knowledge with peers committed to advancing climate resilience. 💪 📅 Date: 5th of September 🕒 Time: 09:00 EST / 14:00 WAT / 15:00 CAT / 16:00 EAT 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Don’t miss out—Register here: https://lnkd.in/eM_XjKb7 #ICRFacility #GreenClimateFund #DFIs #EIF Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH British Council Expertise France SNV

An estimated 37.5% of women are subject to gender-based violence in their lifetime; a significant minority of women experience this in the workplace. Tackling gender equality issues in the workplace isn't just a moral imperative; it's a key driver of business success and economic growth. Understanding this, the Employers' Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM), which represents employers across Malawi, requested technical assistance from the ICR Facility to carry out a national gender audit. By examining policies, engaging stakeholders, and gathering insights from HR professionals and small enterprises, they're paving the way for a more inclusive and productive business environment. 💼 🔎 Read our new #ICReport “Learnings from the Gender Audit in the Workplace - Malawi” which aims to highlight the key learnings from this ICR Facility intervention, for use by other countries, organisations and consultants that are currently examining issues relating to gender inequality in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/du8xwCzB Learn more about our work with ECAM here: https://lnkd.in/dRiMz37b Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH British Council Expertise France SNV

🚀 Join us for an insightful session of the DFI Exchange Group focusing on the Green Climate Fund (GCF)! 🌍 In this 3rd session, we’ll dive deep into the GCF accreditation journey, with valuable insights from the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia. Discover the nuances of accreditation, re-accreditation, and the lessons learned along the way. Plus, gain an understanding of the GCF’s new Readiness Strategy for 2024-2027. If you’re a DFI professional, this is an event you don’t want to miss! 📅 Date: 5th of September 🕒 Time: 09:00 EST / 14:00 WAT / 15:00 CAT / 16:00 EAT 📍 Location: Online 🔗Register now: https://lnkd.in/eM_XjKb7 #ICRFacility #GreenClimateFund #DFIs #Webinar Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH British Council Expertise France SNV

📢 Two months ago, the Investment Climate Reform Facility invited practitioners from #Africa, the #Caribbean and the #Pacific #ACP to Kigali, Rwanda, to exchange with peers about Women’s Economic Empowerment #WEE and Business Environment Reforms #BER. 🌍 What an energizing experience it was to meet with over 140 partners from 38 countries and to learn about their experiences reforming laws and challenging gender stereotypes. ♀ If you know me, it won’t come as a surprise that I oversaw the #CareEconomy workstream of the conference. Women carry out 76% of the unpaid care work globally, and - in the words of the International Labour Organization - “while care work can be rewarding, when in excess (…) it hampers the economic opportunities and well-being of unpaid carers”. 🧠 To get inspired, we learned from the Dominican Vice-Minister Ministerio de la Mujer about their successful holistic programme ‘Communities of Care’; from Government of Sierra Leone about the 2022 #GenderEquality Act increasing paid maternity leave to reach international standards; from Collaborative Action for Childcare in Africa about the co-development of the Kenya National Care Policy together between the government, businesses and caregivers; and from Women, Business and the Law about their new indicator on #childcare. 🎯 In brief, to effectively grant women the same options to choose from as men, we need the law, but it goes hand in hand with shifting gender norms too. 🔎 You can read more about the stories and lessons shared during the #ICR4WEE Conference in the below report and let us know what you think! ( 👏 Kudos to our partners and participants, as well as to the amazing professionals I have the chance to work with everyday in the ICR team!)