Doubling Down on Dual Career Couples
Since dual career couples support each other, this involves professional compromises. However, such couples’ understanding of ‘success’ is multidimensional and goes beyond the high income and high status of one individual.
Empowering Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Kazakhstan
Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Kazakhstan need increased financing coupled with targeted, innovative solutions to continue driving the economy and creating jobs.
Ending the Violence: Grassroots Efforts to Protect Women and Girls in Papua New Guinea
No human being should be treated as an object by another human being. To enjoy dignity and respect is fundamental to every person’s well-being. Yet this basic right is not being upheld for many women in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Engagement Between Governments and CSOs: Are We Getting Results?
States are increasingly recognizing that constructive engagement and collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs) is an important ingredient to achieving better governance.
Filling the Gender Gap on Asset Ownership Data
An ADB pilot study confirms that many women in parts of developing Asia still face barriers to owning assets like land or a house.
Finding Ways to Lift Indian Women Out of (Energy) Poverty
Do you have ideas or solutions that can help us ensure women have better, cleaner energy access in the future? Please let us know.
For Many Lao Women, Technical Trades are the New “White-Collar” Jobs
In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the reputation of technical and vocation jobs is improving due to enhanced skills and increased incomes.
For the Pacific to Prosper, More Women Need to Benefit from Technology
This International Women’s Day theme of DigitALL explores the impact of the digital gender gap on widening inequalities and promotes the inclusion of women and other marginalized groups into technology. This is particularly important in the Pacific.
Four Ways to Advance Equality for Women in the Workplace
Fostering a culture of inclusion is a highly complex, long-term process. The corporate world and other players in private sector need to do their part to maximize opportunities for all genders.
From Sticky Floors to Career Highs: Accelerating Shifts to Gender Equality in Asia
Asia and the Pacific must continue undertaking a transformative shift in favor of equality so women can play a greater role in providing solutions and leadership for the region.