Empowering women to participate fully in economic and social life is essential to building strong economies, establishing stable and just societies, and improving the quality of life for men, women, and our communities.

Under ADB’s Strategy 2030, gender equality is one of seven operational priorities. By 2030, 75% of committed projects and programs will promote gender equality.

ADB celebrates Gender Month during March every year as an opportunity to reflect on progress made in promoting gender equality and encourage increased participation of women in building a stronger and more prosperous Asia and the Pacific region.

With the theme, "Women Leading Towards an Equal, Greener and More Resilient Future," Gender Month 2022 celebrated and recognized the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, building a more sustainable future for all.

Target participants

• ADB’s developing member country government representatives, women’s machineries, ADB executing and implementing agencies.
• Private sector and organizations working to promote gender equality with the private sector.
• Development partners: multilateral development banks, multilateral and bilateral donors, UN agencies, non-traditional partners, and others.
• Civil society organizations, including women’s organizations.
• Academia, think-tanks, and centers of excellence.
• ADB staff and consultants working across all operational sectors.