USAID brings decades of experience integrating gender into programming, including metrics that have built the case for stronger development outcomes. USAID also has a track record of investing in women in the broadest sense, and a deep and diverse network among development partners, investors and social enterprises. USAID is uniquely positioned to lead the way in developing a joint roadmap to build the gender lens investing field through recognition of the numerous ecosystem partners, and ensuring the rigor of evidence connecting a gender lens investing approach to positive financial and social development returns.