Gender and Development
eBook - PDF

Gender and Development

An Evaluation of World Bank Support, 2002-08

  1. 124 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Gender and Development

An Evaluation of World Bank Support, 2002-08

About this book

Evaluating the World Bank's gender strategy and its impact on development. This evaluation assesses the effectiveness of the World Bank's 2001 gender strategy and its results from 2002-2008. It examines gender integration, outcomes in human capital, economic access, and voice in 12 countries.

The study reveals progress in gender integration but also identifies areas for improvement. It highlights the need for stronger accountability, results frameworks, and broader gender integration. This report offers valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to enhance gender equality and development effectiveness.

  • Examines gender equality and development
  • Offers insights for policymakers and practitioners

Information

Publisher
World Bank Publications
Year
2010
Topic
Social Sciences
eBook ISBN
9780821383261
Subtopic
Gender Studies
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Abbreviations
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Foreword
  5. Executive Summary
  6. Management Response
  7. Summary of Discussions of Executive Directors and of the Board Committee on Development Effectiveness
  8. Advisory Panel Statement
  9. 1. Evolution of the World Bank’s Gender Policy
  10. 2. Design of the Evaluation
  11. 3. Relevance and Appropriateness of the World Bank’s Gender Policy
  12. 4. Implementation of the Bank’s Gender Policy
  13. 5. Institutional Arrangements and Incentives
  14. 6. Results of Bank Support—What Worked Well? What Did Not?
  15. 7. Findings and Recommendations
  16. Appendixes
  17. Endnotes
  18. Bibliography
  19. Boxes
  20. Figures
  21. Tables

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