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Sectoral Perspectives on Gender and Social Inclusion
The reports in this series should be considered as learning documents that allow for sectoral data and analysis to be updated and improved based on sectoral experiences and sharing of good practices.
Sectoral Perspectives on Gender and Social Inclusion: Water Supply and Sanitation
The provision of water supply and sanitation services needs to move beyond technical solutions towards a more gendered and inclusive approach.
Sectoral Perspectives on Gender and Social Inclusion: Health
The health sector has made immense efforts to improve the health outcomes of Nepal’s citizens, and has responded positively to the mandates of inclusion though its pro-poor and pro-women programs.
Sectoral Perspectives on Gender and Social Inclusion: Forestry
This publication assesses the current situation of gender equality and social inclusion in Nepal's forestry sector. It identifies the barriers faced by different groups in accessing forest resources and other benefits (both those under state-managed regimes and those managed by communities).
Sectoral Perspectives on Gender and Social Inclusion: Agriculture
This publication assesses the current situation of gender equality and social inclusion in Nepal's agriculture and livestock sector and identifies the barriers faced by women, the poor and excluded groups in accessing agriculture services.
Sectoral Perspectives on Gender and Social Inclusion: Rural Infrastructure
This publication assesses the current situation of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in Nepal's rural infrastructure sector, and identifies the barriers faced by different groups in accessing resources and other benefits of such infrastructure.
Sectoral Perspectives on Gender and Social Inclusion: Education
This publication assesses the current situation of gender equality and social inclusion in Nepal's education sector and identifies the barriers faced by women, the poor and excluded groups in accessing basic education.
Sectoral Perspectives on Gender and Social Inclusion: Irrigation
This publication assesses the current situation of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in Nepal's irrigation sector and identifies the barriers faced by women, the poor and the excluded in accessing irrigation-related benefits and services.