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 Development IV. Regional Economic 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 - Samoa : III. Sector Strategies

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E. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations

31. During the operational cycle, the main gender oriented activity is proposed to be provided under the small business development project, which will provide particular attention to the needs of women entrepreneurs, including through microcredit and business advisory services. The Ministry of Women Affairs and the Women in Business NGO are closely involved in project formulation and implementation.

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