Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in ADB-financed Projects in South Asia

This e-learning course on gender equality and social inclusion or GESI mainstreaming is one of the tools designed to operationalize the GESI framework of ADB’s South Asia Department (or SARD). The SARD’s GESI framework is in line with ADB’s GESI commitments, as derived from the first two operational priorities (OPs) of Strategy 2030. OP1 is “addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities,” and OP2 is “accelerating progress in gender equality.

The course has two modules. Module 1 is an overview of the basic GESI concepts and principles and related ADB policies and government policies in ADB’s developing member countries in South Asia. Module 2 is on frameworks and approaches for GESI mainstreaming in organizations and projects.