Women are the most affected by multiple global crises. Integrating the commitment to inclusion and equity in public budget planning in Latin America and the Caribbean is key to regional development.

A gender-sensitive budget is one that recognizes the differential impacts of the spending and income policies of public entities between women and men. Despite this progress, challenges remain in terms of implementation, political will, and monitoring mechanisms. The World Bank is also providing support to the Caribbean States in the development of gender-responsive public procurement.