Briefing Notes on Gender and Development

The Gender and Development Briefing Notes are a quick introduction to gender-related issues in a particular sector. They contain an overview of the issues, a list of relevant questions to consider, the World Bank's work in the area, and short descriptions of projects. The Briefing Notes are prepared by the World Bank's Gender and Development Group in Poverty Reduction and Economic Management and are updated periodically.

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• Conflict (PDF 59 KB)
• Governance and Gender Equality (PDF 64KB)
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) & Gender Equality (PDF 54KB) 
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Women’s Enterprises and Labor Force Participation  (PDF 129KB)
• Infrastructure (PDF 69 KB)
• Private Sector Development  (PDF 145 KB)
• Transport (PDF 65KB)  
• Water and Sanitation (PDF 227KB)