This gender assessment aims to provide an overview of the gender dynamics in Ecuador, with a focus on REDD+ and related thematic areas, specifically as they refer to the results period (2014) as well as the investment of proceeds for this proposal. The information and design considerations in this Annex should not be considered additional, but rather part of the basis of the proposal, including its Stakeholder Engagement and Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) Annexes.