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Making infrastructure work for women in Bangladesh (pdf 669kb)

This case study of an ADB-funded infrastructure project in Bangladesh shows how gender considerations were integrated into project implementation.

The case study describes various aspects of the project's gender-related experiences, including the project gender action plan, innovative practices, key results, and lessons learned.

This document will be useful for development practitioners, policy makers, donors and government officials seeking information on how to promote gender equity in infrastructure projects.

 

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