WE Finance Code: Data-Driven Transformation to Close the Gender Finance Gap

The article introduces the WE Finance Code, an initiative aimed at closing the $1.7 trillion global financing gap for women entrepreneurs. By promoting gender equality in financial systems, the Code seeks to unlock the economic potential of women-led enterprises, including those in the renewable energy sector. The initiative emphasizes dismantling social norms and legal barriers, fostering inclusive financial practices, and leveraging gender-disaggregated data to inform policies and products. The Code’s adoption could significantly enhance funding for women entrepreneurs, driving innovation and growth in the energy sector and contributing to a more sustainable and equitable global economy.