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Economic growth and urbanization have transformed the Asia and Pacific region in the past 2 decades, yet poverty still remains a key development challenge. This report is the product of a successful sub regional workshop on Gender and Urban Poverty in South Asia which brought together a diverse group of people including government officials implementing ADB-funded projects; nongovernment organizations; and development professionals from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to share their knowledge and experiences in addressing gender and social inclusion issues in urban development projects. It highlights key gender issues in urban development and lessons learned from good practices that are achieving both gender equality results and sustainable urban development outcomes. The report firmly demonstrates the clear links between gender- and socially inclusive urban development programs and partnerships between governments, the private sector, and communities to attain the overall goal of “livable cities.”