Despite their potential to drive economic growth in the Caribbean, women-owned or led micro, small and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) face barriers that create a significant financing gap, hampering their ability to scale and build economic resilience. Similar disparities in access to finance are found globally and are rooted in issues such as traditional banking models, restrictive collateral requirements and […]
At the ICR Facility, women’s economic empowerment (WEE) is a core part of what we do. The following one-pagers summarise our work and key lessons learned in four key areas: Valuing and investing in the care economy Women spend an average of 4.1 hours/day on unpaid care and domestic work, more than twice as much […]
The Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility works with public and private organisations in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries to improve their investment climate so that the private sector can thrive, create decent jobs and contribute to sustainable economic transformation. This report reflects the activities of the ICR Facility from December 2019 through August 2025, […]
This training kit has been designed to support trainers from civil society organisations (CSOs) and local authorities who assist women working in the recycling sector. It aims to provide them with concrete, structured teaching materials to strengthen their capacity to promote decent, safe, and fair work, in line with the commitments of the Regional Charter […]
The ICR Facility conducted a study for the Caribbean Development Bank to reduce the research gap in the Caribbean MSME sector, enhance the understanding of the needs and opportunities for Women-led MSMEs (WMSMEs) to increase their access to finance and identify measures to unlock investments. Find the summarised findings in this report. Read the […]
This report is part of an assignment aiming to support CCIs and BMOs to promote women’s economic empowerment and gender equality. Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCIs) and Business Membership Organisations (BMOs) play a key role in influencing the private sector. They work to influence policies, regulations, and industry standards, including those related to […]
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This leaflet provides you with a short overview of the ICR Facility’s approach to Public-Private Dialogue and how we put that in practice through a selection of interventions. The leaflet shares key lessons for practitioners and an overview of our reports on this subject. Discover other leaflets from this Series: Access to Finance […]
This leaflet provides you with a short overview of the ICR Facility’s approach to Women’s Economic Empowerment and how we put that in practice through a selection of interventions. The leaflet shares key lessons for practitioners and an overview of our reports on this subject. Discover other leaflets from this Series: Access to […]
This leaflet provides you with a short overview of the ICR Facility’s approach to social and green economy and how we put that in practice through a selection of interventions. The leaflet shares key lessons for practitioners and an overview of our reports on this subject. Discover other leaflets from this Series: Access […]
Women’s economic empowerment is key to ensuring that women not only enjoy equal rights and liberties but also, that they are able to contribute to a nation’s socio- economic progress. Beyond the subject of social justice, women’s economic empowerment is also recognised as a critical driver of sustainable economic growth When women are […]
This gender inclusive access to finance checklist has been designed to guide the development and implementation of gender-sensitive access to finance programmes for Women-owned Enterprises. It is divided into the following key areas: Design, Promotion, Delivery, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Each section contains specific questions that can be answered with “Yes” or “No,” allowing […]
We are excited to introduce our new series, DFI Insights, a collection of concise, actionable briefs designed to equip professionals and organizations with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions in the field of development finance. The DFI Insights series distills complex topics into accessible formats, allowing you to quickly grasp the essentials and […]
