Excellent article on the challenges female African entrepreneurs face (For every $1 invested in women, $25 goes to men - World Bank) as well as highlighting the "new breed of gender-focused funds in Africa" that are pioneering in the space.

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We're thrilled that BIDUK Managing Director and Athena Global CEO, Kaylene Alvarez, will be speaking at AFSIC this October in London, joining Africa's top investors and business leaders for a showcase of investment opportunities from across the continent.

We're excited to participate in Supernova Ecosystem's Matchmaking Event in Bali this week. Think speed dating for investors and sustainable MSMEs. Can't wait to meet some of Indonesia's top innovators who are working hard to address climate change while maintaining profitability.

Excited to announce a loan to our newest client Masjaya Agrotama-an Indonesian agribusiness whose support of pro-climate practices includes working to reduce environmental impact in the poultry supply chain through closed loop waste practices and cage technology.#impactinvesting

Athena is excited to share our latest loan to Midas hands, a Jakarta based creative marketing agency, through our lending platform BIDUK. Financing will provide working capital for their project supporting an event of the G20 summit being held this fall in Indonesia.

Gender lens investing (GLI) is not just about women. Men, who often control the power dynamic, play a crucial role in the success of GLI. Learn more about the crucial role men play here. bidukindonesia.com/factsheet-incl…

BIDUK recently made our 4th loan to EvowareWorld, an award winning company working to eliminate single use plastic through their edible consumer packaging products made of seaweed, cassava, rice, etc. #climateaction #impactinvesting #accesstofinance #circulareconomy

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BIDUK is proud to invest in businesses operating at the intersection of gender and climate, encouraging economic benefits and ensuring climate mitigation efforts benefit women. #climateentrepreneurship #impactinvesting #genderlensinvesting

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