Engendering Budget for Gender Equality : India and Bangladesh Perspectives Edition 2022,HB

The book Engendering Budget for Gender Equality: India and Bangladesh Perspectives (Edition 2022, Hardbound) provides a detailed comparative analysis of gender budgeting practices in two South Asian countries. It focuses on how fiscal policies can be designed to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. The book explains the concept of gender-responsive budgeting, which integrates gender considerations into national and state budget planning processes. It highlights how public expenditure can be structured to address gender disparities in education, healthcare, employment, and social welfare. A major focus is placed on India and Bangladesh, comparing their policy frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and implementation strategies. It examines how both countries have adopted gender budgeting initiatives and the impact of these measures on women’s socio-economic development. The book also discusses challenges such as inadequate data, limited institutional capacity, and gaps in policy execution. It emphasizes the need for stronger monitoring and evaluation systems. Case studies and policy examples are included to illustrate successful interventions and persistent gaps in gender budgeting practices. This edition is highly useful for economics students, gender studies researchers, policy analysts, and UPSC aspirants. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how budgeting can be used as a powerful tool for achieving gender equality and inclusive development in South Asia.