As part of UN Women’s “TransformCare Investment Initiative in the Asia and Pacific region, this project aimed to promote evidence-informed decision making for equitable care systems as a foundation for inclusive urban development. UN Women led the initiative, with the Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) providing analytical and research support.

Focusing on Nepal, the project assessed the demand and supply of care services through a gender-inclusive lens. Using geospatial analysis, satellite imagery, and administrative data, the research mapped existing care infrastructure—including childcare centers and services for older persons and people with disabilities—while identifying service gaps and areas of unmet need. The goal was to provide concrete, data-driven strategies to guide policy planning and investment in accessible, affordable, and quality care systems that empower women and support communities.