In Sight: Why grantmakers in India need a gender lens

Gender lens investing is fast gaining momentum in the business world with conclusive evidence of improved economic returns for investors who take a gendered approach to investing. There is growing appreciation of the fact that the same principles can be applied to the development sector to improve social returns on philanthropic capital. Dasra's whitepaper on Gender lens grant-making intends to put the onus on the givers (funders) and doers (non-profits) to drive conversation and action on the critical role gender plays in the socio-economic development of India; demystify the concept of using a gender lens; trigger self-evaluation; and pave the way for more funders and non-profits to actively adopt a gender lens