Countries and Regions

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p. 13 of 20 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies A. Agriculture B. Infrastructure C. Social Infrastructure and Environment D. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations E. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations F. Private Sector Operations IV. Regional Cooperation V. Donor Activities and Aid Coordination VI. Cofinancing and Catalyzing External Resources VII. ADB’s Operational Program VIII. Economic and Sector Work Program IX. Local Cost Financing

Country Assistance Plans - Marshall Islands : III. Sector Strategies

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E. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations

39. The Ebeye Health and Infrastructure is addressing the health needs of women. ADB proposes to support vocational training skills development as part of the Government’s effort to improve overall economic and social status among women. The proposed Skills Development and Vocational Training assistance will provide specific support for skills needs of women especially in the outer island communities. Specific training programs geared to meet the needs of women and training targets will be set to ensure that women are direct beneficiaries. Opportunities for employment and self-employment will increase and this will lead to enhanced income, greater financial independence, better quality of life and improved social status for women. Future ADB assistance particularly in health, education/skills development, and microfinance will address gender needs as a primary or secondary objective.

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