Member's Documents
Evaluation of ADB’s Support for Accelerating Progress in Gender Equality
Published by: Independent Evaluation Department, Asian Development Bank
The evaluation underscores the importance of stronger interdepartmental collaboration within ADB to create coherence and coordination across gender-related efforts, especially where gender intersects with other forms of discrimination or social exclusion. This includes updating definitions and frameworks so they are more inclusive. Another critical recommendation is that ADB needs to improve its monitoring and evaluation systems and to move beyond reliance on quantitative metrics. While ADB has been recognized for establishing a comprehensive gender mainstreaming system, this alone is insufficient for achieving the deeper, more meaningful outcomes necessary for transformative change. The report advocates for a more programmatic approach, integrating gender equality into country-level strategies and sectoral interventions so ADB can address the scale and complexity of these issues more effectively.
