Dev’t must not neglect gender needs – NEDA

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) urged regional agencies to strengthen their roles and ensure that programs and projects in their areas are not neglecting gender needs while working for the country’s development.

“As we all know, gender issues permeate all aspects of human interaction and development. Poverty, inequality, agriculture, industries, employment, finance, social services, governance, peace and security, environment and natural resources, even infrastructure development—all these interact with gender concerns. As long as gender inequities exist, Philippine development will never be truly inclusive,” said Arsenio Balisacan, Socioeconomic Planning secretary and NEDA director general.