Connecting Founders

Exciting week for Connecting Founders! We were thrilled to participate in the second edition of the Feminist Finance Forum organized by United Nations ESCAP. Over the two-day forum, women leaders from across Asia-Pacific came together to discuss bridging the gender finance gap, focusing on boosting the care economy and investing in women's innovations.

“It is upon us to dismantle the structural and social barriers that hinder their success, especially amidst today’s economic and climate challenges. We must act collectively and decisively,” said H.E. Lynda Tabuya, Minister of Women, Children and Social Protection of Fiji.

Did you know that globally, only about 1 in 5 employees in the energy sector are women? Worse, this number drops significantly when it comes to leadership roles, with women holding just 4% of CEO positions in the energy sector.

There is plenty of research demonstrating the benefits of gender-balanced leadership on performance and decision-making. And in a time of shortage of skilled workers and professionals, no country can afford to disregard the invaluable contributions of women. Creating a more inclusive and equitable infrastructure sector is an economic necessity.