E01 - Carmen Correa, CEO of Pro Mujer (Uruguay)

In this episode of Women Changing Finance, host Krisztina Tora speaks with Carmen Correa, CEO of Pro Mujer, a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to advancing gender equality in Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in sustainable development, Carmen shares her insights on the impact of gender-lens investing and the challenges women face in accessing finance. She discusses the significant progress being made in Latin America, including the rise of gender bonds and innovative financial instruments designed to support women entrepreneurs. Tune in to discover how Carmen and her team are transforming lives and driving change in their communities, inspiring a new wave of investors to look towards Latin America for impactful opportunities. Please review the episode, share your feedback and subscribe to the podcast! You can also: Visit our website: womenchangingfinance.org Follow Carmen on LinkedIn Read Carmen's full bio To go further, here are some of the references mentioned by Carmen during the episode: Pro Mujer https://promujer.org/portal/ Pro Mujer's First Gender Bond https://promujer.org/en/blog/pro-mujer-issues-first-gender-bond-in-argentina/ IDB Lab https://bidlab.org/en UN Women & Luxembourg Stock Exchange case study about Pro Mujer’s Gender Bond https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/case-study-series-innovative-financing-for-gender-equality-via-bonds-argentina-en.pdf Endeavor https://endeavor.org/ Fundación Avina https://www.avina.net/en/home/ Ellas Emprenden, book by Pro Mujer https://promujer.org/portal/2023/11/19/pro-mujer-publishes-first-book-she-ventures-stories-of-latin-american-women/ Impact, by Sir Ronald Cohen https://www.impactrevolution.com/ GLI Forum https://gliforumlatam.com/en/