Asian Development Blog

Women masons being trained in Viet Nam to run a biogas construction company. Photo by SNV

Getting Women Actively Involved in Climate Change Mitigation

Since women often spend the money they earn on services with wider societal benefits, what are the costs of direct or indirect exclusion? How can women become more actively engaged in climate planning, as well as receive and share the benefits of this engagement?

Dagmar Zwebe

Philippine Congresswoman Geraldine Roman (left) overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become the first transgender member of the House of Representatives.

Girl Interrupted: Economic, Social Costs of LGBT Exclusion in Asia

Discrimination against homosexuals and transsexuals hinders economic and social development.

Imrana Jalal

Women are missing from the employment roles of many water utility companies in Asia and the Pacific. Photo: ADB

Give Women A Greater Role in Water Utilities

Women’s involvement in water utilities is about creating more employment, equalizing opportunities for men and women, and hiring the best person for the job regardless of gender.

Anupma Jain

Women working on water mills in Mangaltar, Nepal.

Going Beyond the Meter for Sustainable, Inclusive Energy Access in South Asia

South Asia needs more gender equality and social inclusiveness in the energy sector.

Francesco Tornieri

Women entrepreneurs in Viet Nam face unique challenges, often made worse by the pandemic. Photo: ADB

Has Viet Nam’s Economy Recovered from COVID-19? Ask Women Entrepreneurs

On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers.

Donald Lambert

Small businesses owned and operated by women are particularly vulnerable to pandemic lockdowns. Photo: ADB

Helping Viet Nam’s Small Businesses and Female Entrepreneurs Endure

Small businesses are the backbone of the Vietnamese economy. The government should take decisive action to help them, particularly those owned by women.

Donald Lambert

Women and girls face challenges unique to their gender during the pandemic. Photo: ADB

Helping Women and Girls Survive COVID-19 and Its Aftermath

A gender-sensitive response is crucial to this global health emergency.

Malika Shagazatova

The pandemic has set back women in Asia in many ways but it might also provide opportunities to expand opportunities in digital technology.

Here’s How the Pandemic Can Give Women More Opportunities in Digital Technology

COVID-19 has triggered a massive shift to the use of digital technology in work, education and other aspects of life. Gender-sensitive policies are needed to make sure that women benefit from these changes.

Aimee Hampel-Milagrosa, Talal Rafi

How Australia and ADB Support Development Across Asia and the Pacific

Australia and ADB share common objectives and interests which provide a basis for strong and lasting collaboration for development, explains Vice-President Stephen Groff.

Stephen P. Groff