Pathways to Gender Mainstreaming in Rural Revitalization: An Analysis of the Experience Based on ADB’s Yangtze River Green Ecological Corridor Comprehensive Agriculture Development Project

Abstract

Gender mainstreaming is pivotal in achieving gender equality and fostering holistic social development in rural revitalization endeavors. Despite ongoing rural revitalization initiatives in China, women in these regions still encounter significant disparities in education, health, employment, and social engagement. The absence of gender mainstreaming hampers women’s potential realization and impacts resource allocation, social equity, and governance efficiency. Drawing on the project experiences of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Yangtze River Green Ecological Corridor Comprehensive Agriculture Development Project, this paper extensively explores the significance of gender mainstreaming in rural revitalization and delineates the implementation pathway. By offering novel perspectives on gender mainstreaming theory and practice, the aim is to ensure the widespread promotion of gender equality principles as rural areas progress, fostering a more harmonious and equitable society.