Examples of Projects

Gender equality is a crosscutting theme and an integral part of all CIDA policies, programs and projects. Addressing gender equality as a crosscutting goal requires that women's views, interests and needs shape the development agenda as much as men's, and that the development agenda supports progress toward more equal relations between women and men.

CIDA focuses on producing results on gender equality in three areas:

• increasing the participation of women in decision-making
• promoting the human rights of women and girls
• reducing inequalities in access to and control over the resources and benefits of development

The following list is a sample of projects that contribute to gender equality. For more projects, consult CIDA's Project Browser. Use the advanced search and type "gender equality" into the keyword box.

Bolivia
Stimulating sustainable economic growth through women's participation in the economy

Haiti
Development and Employment Fund

Indonesia
Building better budgets for women and the poor

Mali
Agricultural sector supply chains

Pakistan
Integration of women producers into effective markets

Philippines
Gender responsive economic actions for the transformation of women

Vietnam
Rural enterprise expansion

Regional
Women's Economic Empowerment Project