Women-Inclusive Return on Investment (WI-ROI) Framework

This paper introduces the Women-Inclusive Return on Investment (WI-ROI) Framework, which builds on an existing body of evidence and research around the business case for investing in women’s inclusion. Rather than serve as a how-to guide, the WI-ROI Framework reflects the industry outlook on women’s inclusion at the firm level.

Cate Urban 8/18/21 Cate Urban 8/18/21

The Return on Investment of Social Inclusion: An Evidence Gap Analysis from Developing Countries

This research focuses on gathering and mapping evidence on the firm level benefits of workplace diversity and inclusion in the developing country context and highlighting the evidence gap analysis for the return on investment (ROI) of social inclusion. This work is the foundation for building a business case and providing practical guidance on social inclusion strategies relevant to the private sector in developing countries.

Cate Urban 5/20/21 Cate Urban 5/20/21

How the Private Sector Measures Social Inclusion and its Return on Investment: A Framework to Inform Future Research

This brief documents how different private sector actors understand and measure social inclusion and its return on investment (ROI) as an initial step to frame further research on the business case for social inclusion in developing countries. This work will be the foundation for building a business case and providing practical guidance on social inclusion strategies relevant to the private sector in developing countries to maximize the ROI while furthering the development objective of social inclusion.