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p. 12 of 18 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies A. Agriculture and Rural Development 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 Cooperation V. Donor Activities and Aid Coordination VI. Cofinancing and Catalyzing External Resources VII. ADB’s Operational Program VIII. Economic and Sector Work Program

Country Assistance Plans - East Timor : III. Sector Strategies

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E. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations

39. One of the central objectives of ADB assistance in East Timor during the transition period is to integrate gender-specific development needs into all ADB activities. The need for complete re-establishment of institutions provides a unique opportunity to mainstream gender analysis effectively, if addressed from the outset in all sectors. ADB will also support training and capacity building aimed at promoting changes in attitude, structures, and processes at all levels of East Timorese society, so that women can participate equally in decision-making and access to resources. The Microfinance Project will be a vital mechanism for such support and it will give special attention to the large proportion of women in difficult circumstances in the post-conflict environment.

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