Integrating Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into Infrastructure Delivery: What’s working and what can we learn from?

This session of the GCIEP Learning Series shared lessons and insights from our work on integrating GEDSI into infrastructure planning and financing interventions, drawing on the practical experiences and technical expertise of the GCIEP team and its partners. This session offered a candid look at what it takes to move beyond policy statements and embed meaningful inclusion into the heart of urban development and infrastructure projects.

Panel

  • Catherine Arnold, Social Development Adviser, Strategy and Policy Team, Economic Development and Partnerships Directorate, FCDO  
  • Raul Kharbanda, Head, Infrastructure Policy, Green Cities and Infrastructure Team, Economic Development and Partnerships Directorate, FCDO  
  • Ruth Salmon, Transport for London (TfL) Consulting  
  • Bellia Bizarani, Environmental and Social Specialist, Future Cities Indonesia Programme/GCIEP Indonesia  
  • Veronica Di Bella, ESG Consultant/Team Leader for GCIEP GEDSI Lens Toolkit for Infrastructure Project Developers 
  • Mansoor Ali, Team Leader for the GCIEP Dar-es-Salaam Urban Resilience Programme (DURP) 

Published

19/08/25

Tags

Learning Product
Gender, disability and inclusion
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