- ADB Strategy 2030 includes poverty reduction and gender equality as key operational priorities.
- ADB works closely with the Government of Nepal to ensure that both women and men, and especially those from the disadvantaged groups, participate in and benefit from ADB-financed projects.
- Across the country, the voices of women and the disadvantaged are being heard in the management of development projects.
- ADB-financed projects have kindled awareness and enthusiasm among women, disadvantaged, and marginal farmer groups about the benefits of commercial farming.
- ADB-financed skills development projects have helped some of the most disadvantaged women build careers in occupations once reserved for men.
Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) is one of the most persistent challenges facing Nepal. The existing socio-economic and physical conditions of women and the disadvantaged make them more vulnerable than others. The Government of Nepal, working together with ADB and other development partners, has made progress in promoting gender equality and making inclusive development a key priority. ADB works closely with the Government of Nepal to ensure that both women and men, and especially those from the disadvantaged groups, participate in and benefit from ADB-financed projects.
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Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) is one of the most persistent challenges facing Nepal.
The existing socio-economic and physical conditions of women and the disadvantaged make them more vulnerable than others.
The Government of Nepal, working together with ADB and other development partners, has made progress in promoting gender equality and making inclusive development a key priority.
ADB strategy 2030 includes poverty reduction and gender equality as key operational priorities. We work closely with the Government of Nepal to ensure that both women and men, and especially those from the disadvantaged groups, participate in and benefit from ADB-financed projects. Arnaud Cauchois, Country Director
Asian Development Bank, Nepal
Across the country, the voices of women and the disadvantaged are being heard in the management of small-town water projects.
We specifically target the poorest households and have provided access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation facilities free of cost to single women, senior citizens, and the disabled. Srijana Siwakoti Kharel. Birendranagar Water Supply Committee, Chitwan
There were many programs before but this is the first time that women and marginalized groups have been given the opportunity to take the lead in decision-making. Pappu Devi Rasaily, Shantinagar Consumer Committee, Kailali
ADB-financed projects have kindled awareness and enthusiasm among women, disadvantaged, and marginal farmer groups about the benefits of commercial farming.
Since we took commercial farming, our lives have been transformed completely. We are now greeted with respect and people buy vegetables from us. Our identity has changed to that of entrepreneurs. Now our homes have tin-roofs. We have leased additional land to expand our agribusiness. Meena Devi Katahria, President, Pragatisheel Farmers Group, Kailali
ADB-financed skills development projects have helped some of the most disadvantaged women build careers in occupations once reserved for men.
Women can excel in any profession. If women can be pilots, why can’t women be plumbers? We don’t have to be restricted to the kitchen. My skill as a plumber has gained me respect and recognition. I am paying for my son’s higher education and I built this house with my income. Sumitra Shrestha, Senior Plumber, Gokarna
Investments in the transport and infrastructure sectors have increased women’s access to employment, markets, education, and health services, and directly reduced their time poverty.
Extensive consultations are held during technical design to incorporate appropriate design standards for women, disabled persons, and the elderly.
ADB-financed projects in the energy sector provide women and the disadvantaged with access to electricity, targeted skills training, and capacity building for livelihood activities.
I participated in the animal rearing training. Now I have two buffaloes producing 12 liters of milk which I sell to the dairy. Without electricity, I would not have been able to work efficiently to run the water pump or keep the calves warm. I make optimal use of electricity. Now I am affluent, very content, and very happy. My husband also heeds to my advice. Kopila Danuwar, Entrepreneur
Kavre
