The ADB publications drawn from various articles of the bi-annually published SEAGEN Waves Newsletter: Gender and Development News. This publication features nine inspiring stories from Southeast Asia that showcase how, with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), women are making positive changes in their lives and in the lives of others.Gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential for meeting Asia and the Pacific’s aspirations of inclusive and sustainable development. Under Strategy 2030, ADB has committed to accelerate progress in gender equality. ADB is increasingly designing its projects to promote women’s economic empowerment; boost gender equality in human development, decision-making, and leadership; reduce poverty of women; and strengthen women’s resilience to external shocks.
Author: Uzma Hoque
Source: ADB
