Gender and Development

Policy on Gender and Development

Research and experience confirm the importance of gender equality, not only as a fundamental human right, but also as essential to poverty reduction and improved living standards, sustainable economic growth, and effective and accountable governance. This drives ADB's Policy on Gender and Development.

ADB's Medium-Term Strategy II (2006-2008) reiterated the need to continue effective gender mainstreaming in all sectors, and developing projects with a gender theme especially in areas such as health, infrastructure, and education. The GAD Policy's Implementation Review also confirms that the GAD Policy continues to provide a sound framework for ADB's support to its developing member countries in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

Related Documents

• Biennial Thematic Report on Gender and Development 2006-2007 [ PDF: 426kb | 75 pages ]
• Biennial Thematic Report on Gender and Development 2004-2005 [ PDF: 3,942kb | 61 pages ]
• Gender Equality Results
• Gender Action Plan
• Gender and Development Cooperation Fund