ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Gender Equality and Development
ADB is working across Asia and the Pacific to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, reduce poverty, and contribute to green, equitable, and inclusive development.
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COVID-19 and the climate change crisis are unevenly affecting women and deepening gender inequality, highlighting the need to strengthen women's resilience to future shocks.
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ADB has pledged that 75% of its operations promote gender equality and for 75% of operations to support climate change adaptation and mitigation by 2030.
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Increasing women's participation in society and in their communities is a critical step towards achieving sustainable economic growth and social development.
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Female adult literacy rate
While there have been significant advances in accelerating gender equality, gaps persist in education completion.
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Labor force participation by sex, 2022
Women can face discrimination in hiring and compensation, and face additional barriers entering into certain sectors which are male dominated.
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Asset ownership by sex
Progress to women’s full participation in society is still hampered by discrimination and, gender norms. Women are less likely to be owners of assets than men.
Join ADB's celebration of Gender Month
With the global theme, "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," International Women’s Day 2023 will recognize the critical role women and girls play in innovation and technology and highlight the importance of women’s digital inclusion in building prosperous and sustainable economies.
ADB is celebrating Gender Month 2023 with series of events throughout March focusing on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Our Impact
Results delivered in 2021 from ADB projects.
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Women and girls completing secondary
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What's New
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ASEAN and Global Value Chains: Locking in Resilience and Sustainability
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| Asian Development Blog
Women Must Be at The Forefront of The Transition to A Low-Carbon Economy
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB, BML Sign $41 Million Financing Package to Support SMEs and Blue Economy Tourism in Maldives
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| Asian Development Blog
Excluding LGBTI People Hurts National Development. Here Are 3 Reasons Why.
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| Statutory Reports and Official Records
Gender and Development Cooperation Fund: Nineteenth Progress Report (2022)
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DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality - Masatsugu Asakawa
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| Asian Development Blog
For the Pacific to Prosper, More Women Need to Benefit from Technology
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Samantha Hung on Accelerating Digital Inclusion for Women and Girls in Asia and the Pacific International Women’s Day and Gender Month 2023
