Publications

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March 2006

Gender Checklist: Agriculture

This checklist is designed to assist staff and consultants in implementing ADB’s policy and strategic objectives on gender and development (GAD).
March 2006

Gender Checklist: Water Supply and Sanitation

The checklist is meant to assist staff and consultants in implementing ADB’s policy and strategic objectives on gender and development (GAD).
February 2006

Linking Poverty Reduction and Water Management

This paper analyses the relationship between water management and poverty reduction.
December 2004

Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program: Annual Report 2003

The annual report of the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarshop Program (ADB-JSP) outlines the activities of the program since its establishment in 1988. This edition includes activities of the program in 2003.
February 2006

Gender Equality Results in ADB Projects: Cambodia Country Report

This report discusses the gender equality results achieved for three projects in Cambodia, summarizes factors that enhanced the quality of project design and implementation, and makes recommendations to maximize gender equity as a driver of change.
January 2006

Labor Markets in Asia: Issues and Perspectives

This volume argues that while labor market reforms may be necessary in some specific cases, by no means are labor market policies the main explanation for the widespread increase in unemployment and stubborn underemployment across Asia.
December 2005

Special Evaluation Study of Selected ADB Interventions on Nutrition and Food Fortification

This special evaluation study (SES) reviewed and analyzed current and future nutrition and food fortification related issues.
November 2004

Gender and Development Cooperation Fund Progress Report: 2003 - 2004

This memorandum outlines the activities of the Gender and Development Cooperation Fund for the period covering 2003-2004.
December 2005

A Region in Crisis: The Toll of Disaster on Asia and the Pacific

This brochure provides an overview of the impact of disasters to the Asia and the Pacific region, and how ADB stands at the forefront of international aid efforts, moving quickly to provide assistance to affected countries.
December 2005

Gender Responsiveness in ADB Water Policies and Projects

A Gender in Water Partnership between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Gender and Water Alliance (GWA) was launched during the 3rd World Water Forum in Japan in March 2003. Later that same year, in October, ADB and GWA signed a letter of agreement to co-sponsor a program of activities to put this partnership into operation. This report represents the first of these activities—a Gender in Water Operations Review—also known as the Gender Scan.