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Three gender-lens investing truths we learned developing an impact strategy in the Pacific

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December 8, 2017

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This article by Criterion founder Joy Anderson shares some early lessons learned from developing an investment thesis for the Pacific, many of which are relevant to designing a gender lens investing strategy in other regions or sectors. Click below to read more on ImpactAlpha.

http://impactalpha.com/pacific-rise-three-gender-lens-investing-truths-we-learned-developing-an-impact-strategy-in-the-pacific/

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