The Bank1 aims to reduce gender disparities and enhance women's participation in the economic development of their countries by integrating gender considerations in its country assistance program. Obtain financing, if necessary, to meet the resource demands of program changes. The Bank also promotes collaboration with international, national, and local nongovernmental agencies in implementing Bank-financed projects. To analyze gender issues in each country, the Bank uses country poverty assessments, public expenditure reviews, other economic and sector work, and country dialogue. The analysis and strategies are incorporated into the Country Assistance Strategy.2 Objectives and interventions for carrying out country gender strategies are reflected in the lending program and the design of lending operations.
Implementation is monitored as a part of country implementation review.