Measuring Gender Equality in Education: Lessons from Trends in 43 Countries

This paper explores the concept of "blended value," arguing that organizations (for-profit or non-profit) create a combination of economic, social, and environmental value. It challenges traditional separations between "doing well" and "doing good" and proposes a framework for understanding practices that aim to maximize this blended value. The research, based on a two-year process, identifies challenges in achieving blended value, particularly concerning capital development, performance metrics, and regulatory issues. It advocates for integrated strategies that capture efficiencies by blending commercial and social objectives, enhancing sustainable investing and philanthropy.