Gender: Publications and Documents

16 Nov 2018 | Publication

What’s the Evidence? Youth Engagement and the Sustainable Development Goals

This study presents evidence designed to inform future practice and policy making with regard to contributions of the youth towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

08 Nov 2018 | Publication

Together We Deliver: Results Achieved, Lives Improved

This publication showcases stories of successful partnerships between the Asian Development Bank and its member countries in Asia and the Pacific.

29 Oct 2018 | Publication

Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

This working paper addresses how energy systems and services in South Asia can improve women’s economic empowerment and well-being.

26 Oct 2018 | Publication

Translating Women’s Voices into Action in Mongolia: Addressing Gender-Based Violence through Investments in Infrastructure

This paper highlights the results of a study on the safety of public and private spaces for women and girls from urban ger areas in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

25 Oct 2018 | Publication

Gender Equality and the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific: Baseline and Pathways for Transformative Change by 2030

This publication provides the first Sustainable Development Goal assessment of the situation of women and girls in Asia and the Pacific based on data from official sources. 

17 Oct 2018 | Publication

Emerging Lessons on Women’s Entrepreneurship in Asia and the Pacific: Case Studies from the Asian Development Bank and The Asia Foundation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and The Asia Foundation prepared this report as a guide to support women’s entrepreneurship in Asia and the Pacific.

31 Aug 2018 | Publication

Women and Business in the Pacific

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the context in which Pacific women engage in the private sector, and strategies to increase their participation in business.

13 Jul 2018 | Project Document

Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (Phase 2) - Future Cities, Future Women Initiative: Final Technical Assistance Consultant’s Report

Consultants' reports describe activities by a consultant or group of consultants related to preparing a technical assistance project. This document dated July 2018 is provided for the ADB regional project 48206-001.

22 May 2018 | Publication

Do Information and Communication Technologies Empower Female Workers? Firm-Level Evidence from Viet Nam

This paper explores the effects of a firm's adoption of ICT in reducing gender inequality in the labor market.

11 May 2018 | Publication

Boosting Gender Equality Through ADB Trade Finance Partnerships

This study presents the results of the ADB Trade Finance Program's gender audit of partner banks and highlights recommendations to empower women to advance their careers and promote institutional gender equality.