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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 23 September 2008

Resource guide for gender theme groups

This resource guide provides practical guidance to UN Theme Groups on gender on how to increase effectiveness at the country level in incorporating gender equality and women's empowerment issues into interagency collaboration mechanisms. (UNIFEM: 2005) More info >>

Ministry of Women's Empowerment Indonesia

An Indonesian government site focusing on women's empowerment, gender equality and the promotion of welfare and protection of children, both in Bahasa Indonesia and English. (Ministry of Women's Empowerment Indonesia) More info >>

ILO Gender equality at the heart of decent work, Campaign 2008-2009

This campaign will be built around twelve Decent Work themes which will be looked at through a gender lens, showing how various issues may affect women and men differently in their access to rights, employment, social protection and social dialogue. (ILO: 2008) More info >>

Whispers to voices : gender and social transformation in Bangladesh

This report looks at the changes and gains Bangladesh has made in achieving gender equality in areas of health, education and microcredit. (World Bank: 2008) More info >>

Gender annual thematic performance review

The purpose this performance report is to record progress against the Australian Government's commitment to gender equality and to identify cross-regional lessons and issues. (AusAID: Feb 2008) More info >>

Country Gender Assessments

These publications produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) provide information on the status and role of women in developing countries in the Asia Pacific. (Asian Development Bank: 2008) More info >>

Women in Mongolia: progress under transition

This paper reviews the present situation of women in Mongolia, and highlights achievements and recommendations relating to the advancement of gender equality. (UNIFEM: 2001) More info >>

The UN Transitional Administration in East Timor: Gender affairs

This paper outlines the establishment, objectives and experiences of the Gender Affairs unit within the UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). (ANU Development Bulletin: 2000) More info >>


 

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