Gender: Publications and Documents
Browse publications and documents related to gender and development.
Latest Publications and Documents
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How Women Have Fared with the Rise of the People’s Republic of China in Global Supply Chain Trade
This paper examines the effects of the People's Republic of China's rapid integration into the global supply chain on women’s occupational status. -
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. -
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in ADB Operations in Nepal, 2011–2015
Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) is a serious global challenge that ADB is fully committed to pursuing. -
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. -
Vision for Gender Equality in Asia and the Pacific by 2030: Possible Future Directions for ADB’s Gender Work - Background Paper
This paper outlines a proposed vision for ADB to support gender equality in Asia and the Pacific and explores the gender dimensions of major trends and challenges. -
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.