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.
Key Gender and Development Resources Latest Publications and Documents
Do Women Receive Worse Financial Advice? An Audit Study in Hong Kong, China
Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Pacific Region: A Comprehensive Analysis of Existing Research and Data
Gender Bonds: From Incidental to Center Stage
Financial Access of Women-Owned Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Viet Nam
Country Gender Assessments
Country Gender Assessments build on the experience gained by the programs of the ADB in supporting gender equality, social inclusion, and women's empowerment.
Gender Action Plans (GAP)
A tool used by ADB to ensure “gender mainstreaming” is tangible and explicitly visible in project design and implementation.
Perspectives on Gender and Development
Asian Development Blog | 01 Jun 2023Three Ways to Boost Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for Universal Health Care
Asian Development Blog | 29 May 2023How Economic Empowerment Reduces Violence Against Pacific Women
Development Asia | 08 May 2023Fintech Is Booming, Let’s Ensure Everyone Benefits
Article | 03 May 2023Q&A: Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment in Asia and the Pacific
Asian Development Blog | 29 Mar 2023Women Must Be at The Forefront of The Transition to A Low-Carbon Economy
Asian Development Blog | 14 Mar 2023Excluding LGBTI People Hurts National Development. Here Are 3 Reasons Why.
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Project Results and Case Studies Latest Project Results
News and Multimedia
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
New ADB Report Shows Improvements for Women’s Economic Empowerment but Gender Gaps Still Remain
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ADB, MASDAR to Unlock Uzbekistan’s Renewable Power Potential With 3 New Solar Power Plants
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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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ADB Supports Georgia’s Capital Market with Subscription to Country’s First Certified Gender Bond
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ADB and Cambodia Post Bank Sign $10 Million Loan to Improve Access to Finance for MSMEs in Cambodia
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ADB Issues First Gender Bond in Georgia’s Domestic Capital Market
Video | 18 May 2023Through the Storm: A Story of a Women-Owned Business in Viet Nam
Video | 30 Mar 2023ASEAN and Global Value Chains: Locking in Resilience and Sustainability
Video | 06 Mar 2023Lisette Cipriano on Accelerating Digital Inclusion for Women and Girls in Asia and the Pacific
Infographic | 06 Mar 2023Accelerating Digital Inclusion for Women and Girls in Asia and the Pacific