The W+ Standard is a unique certification label that measures, quantifies and monetizes the benefits of development and climate projects on women’s empowerment in six areas: Time, Income & Assets, Leadership, Education & Knowledge, Health, and Food Security. Certification requires independent verification of projects’ activities, results and impact. The Social Audit Network (SAN) UK provides […]
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Impact Measurement
Measuring and Reporting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for Climate and SDGs
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Dec
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The Measuring and Reporting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment for Climate and Sustainable Development Goals, on 6 Dec. 2018, was the first of a W+ webinar series that will continue in 2019. Jeannette Gurung, Executive Director of WOCAN, provided an overview of the recent trends and drivers for gender equality and introduced the W+ […]
Gender Lens Investing
The W+ Standard White Paper: Accelerating Investments in Women through Certification
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Feb
Feb
This white paper makes the case for a new and innovative option for a certification system that channels measureable and verifiable benefits directly to women and women’s organizations. The W+ Standard (W+) is designed to incentivize investments in women’s empowerment through a system that both measures results and puts money into the hands of women, […]
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This factsheet presents the W+ Standard with examples of outcomes and indicators for each of the six domains. Read the factsheet Photo ©: SNV