Integrating a gender lens into infrastructure planning enhances economic and social outcomes by improving women’s access, mobility, and economic independence.
Employing a gender lens during infrastructure planning can lead to an increase in the user base among women, resulting in higher project economics and better social outcomes.
Transport infrastructure can empower women and girls through increased mobility. These benefits have multiplier effects on women’s education and health, and their economic independence.
Several countries have adopted approaches to address Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) challenges, and the Philippines demonstrates comprehensive national and departmental frameworks that mandate GESI integration.
The success of gender-responsive PPPs in transport offers valuable lessons for other sectors.
Transformative approaches require an understanding of gender dynamics to create tailor-made solutions that address gender gaps in access, affordability, safety, and reliability of infrastructure.