In this episode of Women Changing Finance, host Krisztina Tora speaks with Carmen Correa, CEO of Pro Mujer, a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to advancing gender equality in Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in sustainable development, Carmen shares her insights on the impact of gender-lens investing and the challenges women face in accessing finance. She discusses the significant progress being made in Latin America, including the rise of gender bonds and innovative financial instruments designed to support women entrepreneurs. Tune in to discover how Carmen and her team are transforming lives and driving change in their communities, inspiring a new wave of investors to look towards Latin America for impactful opportunities.

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To go further, here are some of the references mentioned by Carmen during the episode: 

• Pro Mujer https://promujer.org/portal/
• Pro Mujer's First Gender Bond https://promujer.org/en/blog/pro-mujer-issues-first-gender-bond-in-argentina/
• IDB Lab https://bidlab.org/en
• UN Women & Luxembourg Stock Exchange case study about Pro Mujer’s Gender Bond https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/case-study-series-innovative-financing-for-gender-equality-via-bonds-argentina-en.pdf
• Endeavor https://endeavor.org/
• Fundación Avina https://www.avina.net/en/home/
• Ellas Emprenden, book by Pro Mujer https://promujer.org/portal/2023/11/19/pro-mujer-publishes-first-book-she-ventures-stories-of-latin-american-women/
• Impact, by Sir Ronald Cohen https://www.impactrevolution.com/
• GLI Forum https://gliforumlatam.com/en/

In this episode of Women Changing Finance, host Krisztina Tora welcomes Naina S. Batra, CEO of AVPN, the largest regional social investment network that aims to increase the flow of financial, human and intellectual capital for impact. Naina discusses the evolving landscape of impact investing in Asia, highlighting the growth of ESG investments and the increasing interest of sovereign funds in the sector. She shares inspiring stories of impactful businesses that have successfully attracted capital and emphasizes the importance of networks in driving collaboration and change. Tune in to discover how Naina and AVPN are making significant strides in promoting impact investing and supporting the next generation of changemakers in Asia.

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To go further, here are some of the references mentioned by Naina during the episode:

• AVPN https://avpn.asia/
• LeapFrog https://leapfroginvest.com/
• Ankur Capital https://www.ankurcapital.com/
• Kaizen Capital https://www.kaizen-capital.net/
• Temasek https://temasek.com.sg/
• Khazanah Nasional Berhad https://www.khazanah.com.my/
• Mubadala Investment Company https://www.mubadala.com/
• Cropin https://www.cropin.com/
• Khushi Baby https://www.khushibaby.org/
• LifeSpring Hospital https://lifespring.in/
• Husk Power Systems https://huskpowersystems.com/
• From Blueprint to Scale https://acumen.org/app/uploads/2024/03/Acumen-From-Blueprint-to-Scale-report.pdf
• Beyond the Pioneer https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Financial-Services/dttl-monitor-Beyond-the-Pioneer-2014-04.pdf
• Reimagining Philanthropy in the Global South https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/reimagining-philanthropy-in-the-global-south/892D6D9A346C1670F2B28B95F6198607

In this introductory episode, Krisztina Tora, the podcast host, shares her journey and why she believes transforming the financial system is key to solving today’s challenges. 

This podcast will take you on a global journey to meet inspiring women from all around the world who are reshaping finance to create a positive impact for people and the planet. Tune in to discover every two weeks, their stories, gain fresh insights, and explore how finance can be a powerful tool for change.

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