In a move to drive inclusive growth and workplace equity, Sunshine Holdings PLC has entered a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to launch a women’s employment advisory programme aimed at improving gender diversity and creating respectful work environments.

The initiative, backed by IFC’s Facility for Investment Climate Advisory Services programme, will begin with a detailed analysis of the current state of women’s employment across Sunshine Holdings. This diagnostic phase will inform tailored interventions designed to strengthen recruitment, retention, and professional development opportunities for women within the organisation.

As part of the programme, the IFC will deliver targeted training sessions focused on building respectful workplace cultures. These sessions will address the enhancement of prevention strategies, the establishment of robust reporting channels, and the implementation of effective response mechanisms for workplace issues. In addition to in-person training, the programme will provide practical resources and guidance for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of workplace policies.

The broader objective of the partnership is to position Sunshine Holdings as an employer of choice, committed to gender equity and inclusive growth across all its sectors. The collaboration also highlights IFC’s role in supporting the private sector to adopt global standards in diversity and workplace integrity.

The signing ceremony brought together key leaders from both organisations, including World Bank and IFC Country Manager Gevorg Sargsyan and Sunshine Holdings Group CEO Shyam Sathasivam.