The project is a Nordic research and policy initiative examining the social, psychological, structural, and institutional barriers that limit women’s participation as investors, with a focus on professional women in leadership and business roles. The project uses original Icelandic survey data and adapts the Public Leadership for Gender Equality framework to the Nordic financial and policy context.

Through cross-country collaboration in Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, the project combines applied research, comparative analysis, and stakeholder workshops to co-develop a Nordic framework for gender-responsive investing.

The desired outcome is peer-reviewed research, a practical leadership framework, and policy recommendations that strengthen women’s investment participation across the Nordic region, all openly available online for long-term use and adaptation.