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Regional Gender Trends

Given the diversity of gender issues in Asia and the Pacific, it is important for development practitioners to understand the particular local, national and regional conditions that give rise to gender inequalities, and the impact of economic and other trends on gender relations in particular countries. ADB’s External Forum on Gender and Development (EFG) includes senior gender experts from various member countries, working in different disciplines and issue areas. Their terms of reference include keeping ADB informed of gender-related developments in the region and of innovative approaches to mainstreaming gender concerns in development operations.

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In this seminar, members of the EFG briefed staff on their recent gender-related work and on regional and national gender trends that are especially relevant to ADB operations. These briefings will be reported in an upcoming issue of ADB's Gender Network News.

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This seminar is particularly relevant to members of ADB’s Gender and Social Development Committee and staff from regional departments, the Regional and Sustainable Development Department, and the Office of the General Counsel.

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