Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in South Asia: An Assessment for Action

ADB's South Asia Department (SARD) conducted a study to assess the status and responses to the needs of disadvantaged groups in its member countries and identify entry points for greater gender equality and social inclusion impacts in its operations.

This publication presents the results, providing an analysis of nine dimensions of exclusion and vulnerability gender inequality; old age, disability, social identity, diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex character...