Gender Action Plans and Gender Equality Results: Rapid Gender Assessments of ADB Projects (Synthesis Report)
Hunt, Juliet; Lateef, Shireen; Thomas, Helen T | September 2007
Abstract
"As part of the implementation review of its Policy on Gender and Development, ADB conducted rapid gender assessments of 12 projects under implementation in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal and Pakistan to determine whether the inclusion of gender action plans (GAPs) in project design improve results for women. This report summarizes the main findings, lessons and recommendations from the four country studies. The assessments concluded that project gender action plans are an effective tool for gender mainstreaming. They provide a road map for implementation; assist to produce better results for women, help to achieve overall project objectives, facilitate institutional change, and contribute to overall sustainability. The assessment also highlighted that gender action plans should include specific targets and strategies for each project component with clear monitorable indicators; the need for inclusion of gender specialists in project teams to assist with the design and implementation of effective plans; committed leadership and ownership of GAPs by executing agencies and project teams. "
Citation
Hunt, Juliet; Lateef, Shireen; Thomas, Helen T. 2007. Gender Action Plans and Gender Equality Results: Rapid Gender Assessments of ADB Projects (Synthesis Report). © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/2556. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Gender
Gender Bias
Gender Differences
Gender Discrimination
Gender Equality
Gender Gaps
Gender Inequality
Gender Issues
Gender Relations
Gender Roles
Assessing Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Reform
Governance Models
Comparative Analysis
Social Research
Sex Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
Women's Rights
Equal Opportunity
Equal Pay
Feminism
Men's Role
Women's Role
Institutional Framework
Business Management
Corporate Restructuring
Gender-based analysis
Sex differences
Job bias
Equal employment opportunity
Fair employment practice
Job discrimination
Affirmative action programs
Sex dicrimination against women
Pay equity
Sexism
Equal rights amendment
Emancipation of women
Equal rights
Women's movements
Personnel management
Corporate reorganizations
Intergovernmental cooperation
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