BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GENDER LENS INVESTING: EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE ASSET GROWTH FOR INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT ECONOMIES

Abstract

This study examines the potential of gender lens investing (GLI) to empower women and build sustainable assets. Utilizing a bibliometric analysis, the study systematically explores the expanding body of literature on GLI, with a focus on its implications for women's empowerment and sustainable development. The analysis identifies key trends, themes, and influential works within the field, emphasizing the intersection of gender equality and investment strategies that prioritize women. Findings reveal a growing recognition of the significant impact of gender-focused investments on both the social and economic outcomes for women, with promising long-term benefits for individuals and communities. To conduct this analysis, a comprehensive search strategy was employed, targeting publications from 2000 to 2024, using databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Relevant studies were identified through keywords including "gender lens investing," "women's empowerment," "sustainable investing," and related terms. Bibliometric tools such as VOS viewer and RStudio were used to analyze citation counts, author networks, journal distributions, and co-citation patterns, unveiling key thematic clusters and the evolution of research in this domain. The study highlights the current state of GLI research and provides recommendations for future investigations and policy development, aimed at leveraging finance to empower women and advance sustainable economic growth.