This briefing note summarizes evidence on effective approaches used by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for achieving benefits for women and progress towards gender equality.
The findings are based on gender assessments of 12…
This paper starts by outlining some of the key concerns regarding poverty and sustainable livelihoods. Noting that the role of energy in these is often not fully recognised, it then explores energy as a strategic issue in poverty, and…
The Community Development Toolkit contains two main parts:
17 Tools intended for use throughout the project cycle and which cover the assessment, planning, management, and evaluation phases of community development as well as…
Char Montaz, an isolated rural island in southern Bangladesh is the setting for a model project to deliver low-cost renewable energy services. The project has popularized the use of renewable energy, accelerated this isolated community’s…