2022 International Women’s Day Celebration: Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow Read more about 2022 International Women’s Day Celebration: Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Lala Rukh Khan Keywords women in the workplace women in the workforce Read more about Lala Rukh Khan Lala Rukh Khan is a Project Manager at the Center of Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP). She has an MA in Demography from University of California, Berkeley and a BSc (Hon) in Economics from LUMS. Her interests lie in development issues relating to gender and political economy.
How Female-Friendly Are Workplaces in Urban Pakistan? Read more about How Female-Friendly Are Workplaces in Urban Pakistan? The webinar presented results from a representative survey of firms in in Lahore, Pakistan—a metropolis of over 10 million—to shed light on how comfortable workspaces in Lahore currently are for women and the extent to which they can be made more favorable, both for women who are currently employed, and those who wish to join the labor force.
First Women in Energy Summit Central and West Asia Equal by 2030 -Time for Change Read more about First Women in Energy Summit Central and West Asia Equal by 2030 -Time for Change ADB’s Women in Energy Program for Central and West Asia is the first targeted initiative to advance women in the energy sector in the region. The goal is to make the principles of EQUAL by 2030 the modus operandi in the region’s energy industry, making equal opportunity, equal pay, and equal leadership the new standard by 2030.
Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs: Part III – Implementation Challenges Read more about Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs: Part III – Implementation Challenges
Gender Month 2022: Women Leading Towards An Equal, Greener and More Resilient Future Read more about Gender Month 2022: Women Leading Towards An Equal, Greener and More Resilient Future 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.
Investing in Women: Advancing the Transformative Gender Agenda in Central and West Asia in a Post-COVID-19 Environment Read more about Investing in Women: Advancing the Transformative Gender Agenda in Central and West Asia in a Post-COVID-19 Environment
Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs: Part II – The Technical Challenges Read more about Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs: Part II – The Technical Challenges
Avni Kumar Keywords WASH gender equality water and sanitation Read more about Avni Kumar Avni Kumar specialises in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), with a cross-cutting focus on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and climate resilience in WASH. She has a background in development economics and has worked in various capacities with government, civil society, private sector and multilateral organisations. Avni has been a part of several projects related to women in the WASH workforce as well as promoting equality and inclusion in WASH programs.
Antonique Koning Keywords gender equality Read more about Antonique Koning Antonique Koning has more than 20 years of experience working on a range of topics related to microfinance and financial inclusion and currently serves as CGAP’s Gender Lead. Antonique has expertise in consumer protection and responsible finance, customer centricity and empowerment. She is also involved in CGAP’s member engagement. Antonique led CGAP’s work on customer protection and value and is a contributor to CGAP’s Customer Centric Guide.