1/7 🌱 The #altprotein industry, particularly plant-based meats, is experiencing a decline in popularity and sales in Western countries, coinciding with a saturation of alt protein startups seeking #venturecapital funding. But there's more to the story. Read on below👇

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6/7 📚 That's just the tip of the iceberg. Green Queen Media's APAC Alternative Protein Industry Report has the full drawdown of valuable insights. You can find it here: https://t.co/Uldvo96yRy and also check them out @GreenQueenHK !!

5/7 😌 Asians display a lesser concern for the displacement of traditional agricultural livelihoods. Unlike in the Global North, they are less likely to react negatively to alternative proteins disrupting traditional practices and livelihoods.

4/7 🧠 Understanding regional nuances is vital as alternative proteins become a necessity, not just an alternative, in the future of food. Differences in consumer perception, behavior, and cultural implications play a significant role.

3/7 🌍 The Asian need for protein will eventually become a global necessity. With over 60% of the world's population in Asia, diverse food sources are crucial for food security in a region with limited agricultural land.

2/7 🔍 We took on the task to educate ourselves on the pressing need for alleviating #foodsecurity and came across @GreenQueenHK's report on alt proteins. They believe the Asian perspective is underrepresented.

Women are being held back from decent work by: Lower paying jobs Little or no social protection Lack of affordable childcare Without women’s full participation, we can never build peaceful, prosperous societies. https://t.co/YJi8kNbPc0

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5/6 💪 With our work with @DFCgov to launch a social impact bond in the markets of South East Asia, we see DFIs taking positive steps in closing these market gaps. #SocialImpact #SustainableDevelopment

4/6 👍 This is a good thing, because by being pioneers in these areas through the use of #blendedfinance structures, DFIs can serve as a guiding light for private investors to follow suit. #Innovation #InvestmentRisk

3/6 💻📊 To address this challenge, greater visibility is required to account for risks in investment decisions. Technology can play a significant role by leveraging data and analytics to improve transparency & accountability. #ImpactMeasurement #TechnologyForGood

2 / 6 🔍💼🌍 DFIs often have a mandate to avoid financial losses, which makes them risk-averse and hesitant to explore markets that carry higher risks. This can result in missed opportunities for developmental impact in areas that need it the most. #DFIs #DevelopmentalFinance

#DevelopmentFinance Institutions (DFIs) create lasting developmental change by building businesses & creating jobs in areas private investors are hesitant to invest. Despite doubling portfolios in the past decade, experts believe there is a missed opportunity. 🧵 below

Let women be. Let women lead. Let women decide. Let women speak up. Let women represent. Let women live peacefully. Let women express themselves. Let women control their bodies. Let women live.

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Women face a combination of challenges in the world of work: ➡️Competitive job markets ➡️Lower paying jobs ➡️Little or no social protection ➡️Lack of affordable childcare @ilo has 6 ways to help close the gender gap: https://t.co/4lLEvJx6xD

5/5 📚 Learn more about 2X Global's approach to inclusive gender and climate finance in their latest report: https://t.co/s2JvkoXow6. Join us in our mission towards a better future! #impactinvesting #sustainability #ESGinvesting #SDGs

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