Gender and development

ADB's Third Southeast Asia Development Symposium Set on 16-17 March

SEADS 2022 will explore solutions and policy measures to reboot countries' economies in ways that can better ensure the region’s recovery is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.

Tags: Information and communications technology, COVID-19, Health, ASEAN, Economy, Environment, Finance, Gender and development, Social development and poverty

How Is Digitalization Helping Women-owned Micro and Small Businesses Cope During the Pandemic?

Women who own and run micro and small businesses in Indonesia are relying more on digital platforms to market their products and services, but digitalization alone is not enough to help them survive.

Tags: Gender and development, Information and communications technology, Indonesia, SMEs, COVID-19

In Cambodia, Women Entrepreneurs Ride Out the Pandemic by Embracing Digital Technology

A digital skills training program provided by social enterprise SHE Investments, with support from youth enterprise advocate Youth Business International and Google.org helped the women with the transition.

Tags: Gender and development, Information and communications technology, Cambodia

Advancing Women in Entrepreneurship

This report from Google takes a closer look at some of the factors behind the entrepreneurship gender gap and recommends potential areas of intervention.

Tags: Gender and development