Gender Mainstreaming at the IDB. A Report to the Board of Executive Directors on the Implementation of the WID Action Plan 1998-2001
By SDS/WID (12/03, WID-106, En, Es) See also Women in Development
This report, covering the 1998-2001 period, is the fourth in a series of periodic reports to the Executive Board of Directors, as set out in the Operating Policy on Women in Development (1987). It examines progress in mainstreaming gender issues and women?s concerns throughout all areas of Bank activity from 1998 to 2001. It documents lessons learned in applying a gender analysis to enhance the equity impacts and efficiency of Bank projects. It also analyzes future challenges and offers suggestions for taking advantage of the opportunities for the period ahead.
Executive Summary
Introduction
Key Areas of Bank ActionStrengthening Social Protection and Social Investment
Promoting Women?s Health and Nutrition
Educating Women
Preventing Violence
Enhancing Women?s Rights through Judicial Reform
Promoting Women?s Participation in Public Decision Making
Fostering Women?s Economic Empowerment
Supporting Women through Urban Development
Supporting Women through Rural Development
Last updated: 05/08/07
