NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Investing in women not only promotes equality but also sustainable development — all while making great business sense! Yet, only about 10 percent of women entrepreneurs globally have access to the capital they need to expand their businesses and women in Asia continue to be outnumbered by men in management and in the workforce at-large, often restricted to lower wages and lower quality work. Investing in women — through capital policy, and innovation — promotes financial inclusion, supports women entrepreneurship and unlocks opportunities to empower women.

As a community of current and future business leaders, let’s take action this International Women’s Day and discuss how we can improve the world we live in by investing in women!