Promoting Gender Equality through Social Innovation

From women-only taxi companies in New Delhi, India to smokeless stoves in Uganda, innovation can transform the lives of women and girls around the globe. It is well known that social innovation and gender equality are each critical to social progress, but little is known about how social innovation can advance gender equality. In partnership with The MATCH International Women’s Fund, this project will produce original research on social innovation and gender equality. MATCH is the first fund of its kind, investing in women-led innovations, which help to improve the lives of women and girls in the global South. This collaboration aspires to shape the emerging field of gender equality and social innovation through three white papers, based on the results of twenty-five interviews with leaders in the fields. This research will produce key recommendations, identify future areas of research, and provide insight to help advance gender equality through social innovation.

Faculty Supervisor:

Bipasha Baruah

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Partner:

Match International

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Western University

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