ADB Review

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Gender and Development

This headloader in India has a tough job that discrimination can make even worse if she does not receive equal pay for equal work. Gender equality is about getting the balance right -- and not just for her next load.

This issue of ADB Review explores the complexities and multiple dimensions of gender and development issues, views, and actions in Asia and the Pacific.

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Gender Issues on the Global Agenda

As of mid-2003, 172 nations have signed the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. But has anything really changed asks the Executive Director of UNIFEM

No Excuses

Norwegian Minister: Gender equality must be addressed as a core development issue to reduce poverty

Polishing Precious Gems

Cambodian Secretary of State: Women must be seen as valuable—not vulnerable—and as critical players in national development

The Forgotten Half

ADB should assume a higher profile as the regional development bank committed to promoting gender equality, says ADB Vice-President

Are We Making Progress?

The road from WID to GAD in ADB

Four Days, Four Lives

ADB Review takes a glimpse into the lives of ordinary women around the region. As they try to make ends meet and juggle children, husbands, animals, work, and households, their days are far from simple

Others: Operations Update [ PDF ]

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