Catalog

Women in Sri Lanka
Country Briefing Paper

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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

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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

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