# Developing an index for measuring gender lens investing in organizations: the GLIMETRICS framework

## TL;DR

This paper creates and validates a tool called GLIMETRICS to measure how organizations implement gender lens investing.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a novel methodological approach for measuring and validating gender lens investing practices.

## Key findings

- A validated measurement tool for gender lens investing was developed through literature review and expert validation.
- The GLIMETRICS framework aims to integrate diverse perspectives on GLI practices.
- The tool is intended to help assess the impact of GLI initiatives in organizations.

## Abstract

The objective of this article is to develop and validate a metric for assessing gender lens investing (GLI) practices within organizations. The validation of these measurement items constitutes a methodological innovation, responding to calls in the literature for the exploration of novel approaches in comparative studies.

To achieve this objective, the development of the measurement items was informed by a comprehensive literature review, and their content validation was conducted through a Delphi study.

The primary outcome of this research is the recommendation and validation of a tool designed to measure various dimensions of GLI practices, from both an academic standpoint and the perspective of expert evaluators.

The application of this tool is expected to facilitate the integration and generalization of diverse perspectives on GLI. As Investment Fund Agencies and companies increasingly invest in GLI initiatives, there is a growing demand for robust instruments to effectively assess their impact.