Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident Representative in Uzbekistan, will participate in the 5th Anniversary Tashkent International Investment Forum.

Gender-lens investing is rapidly evolving into a prominent asset class for development finance institutions and impact investors alike. The panel session titled "Women in Enterprise: The Economic Case for Gender-Inclusive Growth" will examine the systemic barriers and strategic enablers shaping women-led enterprises across emerging economies.

The session will also provide analysis of accessible financing models, effective commercial scaling pathways, and the quantifiable impact of inclusive economic expansion on GDP.