Criterion Institute

Criterion Institute is a corporation based in Haddam, Connecticut. Established in 2002, it collaborates with investors, governments, and civil society organizations to design financial solutions that advance social justice, gender equality, and economic development goals. Their work focuses on challenging and changing power dynamics in financial systems, aiming to transform whose voices are heard and whose expertise is valued in financial decision-making. They have been instrumental in developing the field of gender lens investing and have created various tools and resources to support organizations in using finance to address issues like gender-based violence. The assets are managed by the board members.