Markets and regulations

Buy from women is a UN Women's e-commerce platform that links women farmers and entrepreneurs to market, information and finance. Photo: UN Women Senegal
Buy from women is a UN Women's e-commerce platform that links women farmers and entrepreneurs to market, information and finance. Photo: UN Women Senegal

Understanding the relationship between markets, regulations, and sustainable finance is vital for promoting gender equality and sustainable development. Financial markets drive economic activity, while regulations provide the framework for governing market behaviour. By aligning market incentives with sustainability goals and integrating gender considerations into regulatory frameworks, stakeholders can leverage finance to drive positive social and environmental impact. 

Understanding the relationship between markets, regulations, and sustainable finance is vital for promoting gender equality and sustainable development. Financial markets drive economic activity, while regulations provide the framework for governing market behavior. By aligning market incentives with sustainability goals and integrating gender considerations into regulatory frameworks, stakeholders can leverage finance to drive positive social and environmental impact.