Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Analysis to Inform ADB's Country Partnership Strategies and Project Designs in South Asia

<p>This guidance note aims to enhance the quality of poverty and social analysis for the design of country partnership strategies and programs in South Asia.</p><p><br></p><p>The guidance note outlines approaches for conducting Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) analysis at the country sector and project levels to determine the GESI elements within ADB's country partnership strategies and projects in South Asia. It emphasizes the need to enhance the analysis of intersectional dimensions of exclusion and vulnerability experienced by individuals with intersecting disadvantaged identities.</p>