Officials stress putting gender commitments into action
Officials and experts emphasized the importance of translating commitments to gender equality into practical results in development projects by integrating a gender perspective at all stages of investment processes. They pointed out that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's Action Plan focuses on enhancing economic opportunities for women, increasing their participation and empowerment through effective risk management, knowledge sharing, and achieving sustainable developmental outcomes. They also stressed that applying gender considerations requires identifying gaps, setting priorities, designing, and monitoring projects, while encouraging the use of financing mechanisms and metrics to improve results. The focus is on moving beyond risk management to leverage opportunities for greater impact in gender inclusion and comprehensive development.
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