ADB2021-10-052021-10-052018-1297892926143489789292614355N/AN/Ahttps://www.adb.org/publications/gender-assessment-kalahi-cidss-development-programhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14540/5301This publication examines the effectiveness of a community-driven development program promoting women’s participation and empowerment in the Philippines. Initiatives of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan—Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services National Community-Driven Development Program were aligned with the gender action plan. The challenges and constraints observed in the program serve as lessons to enhance gender mainstreaming initiatives in community-driven development projects and programs.48GenderParticipation and empowerment