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.
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.
Gender Equality: Why Development Needs to Address Masculinities
Indian filmmaker Rahul Roy recently visited ADB to screen his 2013 film “Till We Meet Again” and discuss how development programs can incorporate masculinities to truly achieve impact on gender equality.
Gender-Inclusive Constitution Key to Nepal’s Transition from Fragility to Development
To tackle gender biases and imbalances, Nepal is working on a new constitution which aims to give more political opportunities for women, and recognize the important role of women in the transition from fragile state to developing economy.
Get Women Working for India’s Economic Development
Bringing more women into the workplace will help India—and its 650 million women—unleash their full economic potential.
Getting Ready for the Post-2015 SDGs: Join the E-Dialogue
The new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are expected to bring a stronger focus on longer-term durability of development gains as opposed to the current approach which sees decision-making targeted at the shorter term. At present, businesses main focus is annual balance sheets; for development organizations it is annual results reporting; and for democracies there's cyclical elections.