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Women in Sri Lanka
Country Briefing Paper

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ISBN: 971-561-216-4

Paperback (Publication Date: May 1999)
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This publication forms part of a series that provides information on the status and role of women in developing member countries.

It also assists ADB staff integrate gender concerns in country programming work, project design, and implementation.

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Contents

Acronyms and Executive Summary

Overview

Women in Sri Lanka – Development Context

The Setting

Introduction
Demographic Background
Legal Rights and Political Participation
Health and Nutritional Status
Education and Training
Economic Activities
Sociocultural Aspects

Policies and Programs for Women

Government Policies and Plans
Government Organizations and Institutions
Nongovernment Organizations

Current Issues for Sri Lankan Women

Women and Poverty
Impact of the Civil Conflict on Women
Migrant Women Workers

Gender Issues Relevant to Bank Operations

Sri Lanka’s Development Experience and Gender Issues
Country Strategy and Gender Issues
Bank’s Operational Strategy in Sri Lanka
Bank’s Gender Strategy in Sri Lanka
Gender Issues in Bank Programs in Sri Lanka
Gender Issues in the Bank’s Loan and Technical Assistance Pipeline (1998–2001)
Institutional Support

ISBN No 971-561-216-4
Publication Stock No. 030499
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