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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 F. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations G. Private Sector Development 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 - Tajikistan : III. Sector Strategies

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E. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations

56. The impact of policy reforms on women was analyzed in the preparation of the Postconflict Infrastructure Program in 1998. The Social Sector Rehabilitation Project approved in 1999 included components that specifically benefit women. In April 2000, a country briefing paper, "Women in Tajikistan", was prepared. It contributed to the Government's and international organizations' poverty study with a view to strengthening its gender analysis. Under the Power Rehabilitation Project being processed in 2000, particular consideration is given to returning refugees, many of whom are war widows and their children, to ensure sustainable livelihood in their communities.

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