Gender: Publications and Documents
Browse publications and documents related to gender and development.
Latest Publications and Documents
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Establishment of the Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in Asia II
This paper provides information on the establishment of a trust fund designed to provide concessional cofinancing for ADB’s non-sovereign climate projects. -
Development Effectiveness Report 2016: Private Sector Operations
ADB is partnering with private financiers to mobilize resources in support of public priorities by financing projects with significant development impact. -
Son Biased Investments and Old Age Support
Parents tend to invest more in sons but receive higher returns from daughters. -
Income and Consumption Inequality in the Philippines: A Stochastic Dominance Analysis of Household Unit Records
Female-headed, better-educated, urban households enjoy improved welfare over time. -
Trade and Women
Greater trade openness can benefit women in developing economies. -
Economic Empowerment of Women
The Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative is designing women-friendly laws and implementing pilot projects to allow women in the Pacific to realize their full potential. -
The Effect of Opposite Sex Siblings on Cognitive and Noncognitive Skills in Early Childhood
Having a sister improves learning for boys in early childhood. -
Tracking Progress on Gender Equality by 2030
This flyer is produced for a benchmarking study on gender and the sustainable development goals for Asia and the Pacific. -
Pakistan: Country Gender Assessment - Overall Gender Analysis
Human capital investments have improved the situation for women in Pakistan in health and education access, as well as economic and political participation. -
Pakistan: Country Gender Assessment - Sector Analyses and Case Studies
Development efforts in several areas may further Pakistan’s progress toward gender equality and women’s empowerment.