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“I liked the course materials including the references because they gave a good amount of information on the different topics studied in the course. The assignments were practical gave the opportunity read again the course modules while doing assignment.”
“Clear conceptualization of issues - Different categories of barriers to women's access to health services were particularly interesting and useful”
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In no region of the developing world are women equal to men in legal, social and economic rights. Gender gaps are widespread in access to and control of resources, in economic opportunities, in power and political voice. Gender equality is a development objective on its own - it also makes good business sense as it is central to economic growth and sustainable development. As part of the World Ba nk’s efforts to support client countries in developing effective PRS’s, the World Bank Institute (WBI) and its partner institutions have developed a learning program on Gender, Health and Poverty for client countries. It will examine the issues and data in eight South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) noting the special concerns of conflict and post-conflict areas in the region. Target Audience The WBI course is designed for senior and mid-level officials and policy makers working in national governments, national and international NGO’s, and bi-lateral and multi-lateral donor agencies in South Asia. Languages The course is offered in English only, we hope to offer it in Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese in the near future. To receive more information, please contact 
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