Tools for Mainstreaming Gender

Gender Analysis Framework

and

Gender Planning Tools

Seminar on Moving to Gender-Based Analysis in

Constructing Policy in Rwanda, September 2006

Dr Shirley Randell AM

SNV Rwanda

Session Objectives

• To describe a Gender Analysis Framework (GAF) and Gender Planning Tools (GPT)

• To clarify basic concepts of the GAF and to introduce GPT

• To explain the checklist for a GAF using gender equality questions

• To allow participants hands on practice in using GPT

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Contents

• Background of GAF

• Purpose of GPT

• GAF and GPT developed by

• For programs and projects

– For Policies

• Areas and Indicators of GAFs

• Group work

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GPT and its Purposes

• GPT ensures incorporation of gender issues in policy planning

process

• It addresses gaps and promotes advancement for gender

perspectives

• Purposes of GPT used in Rwanda

– Ensure that policy, programmes and projects will be in

accordance with Constitution, laws and policies

– Identify and address the needs and priorities of women and

men

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GPT and its Purposes (contd.)

– Ensure equal ability of women and men to access and benefit

from programme resources and services

– Incorporate special measures to reduce inequalities and

promote women’s advancement

– Promote the involvement of women and men in decision

making and implementation

– Protect the human rights and security of women and men

– Enable women and men to contribute fully to the economy

and national development

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Background of GAF

Framework Focus

The Development Planning Unit (DPU) Framework

Integrating gender perspectives into development practice

The Moser Framework Gender roles, access to and control of resources, gender needs

The Harvard framework Issues around access and control over resources and project cycle analysis

The Longwe women’s empowerment framework

Women’s special needs to address gender gaps

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) social relations framework

Social relations, institutions, dimension of social relationships, intervention and needs

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GAF

• GAF is used to address gender inequalities in

development interventions

• A generic GAF can be used as a tool for

assessing and designing development

programs in the public sector

• GAF lists areas where attention to gender

equality is important and identifies a questions

under each area

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Framework for Analysis

• GAF for assessing programs and projects

– Eight areas of attention

• GAF for assessing government policies

– Nine areas of attention

– Assessment using the 14 categories of

National Policy for Advancement of Women

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Framework for Analysis (contd.)

• GAF for assessing programs and projects

– Eight areas of analysis1. Problem identification and project design2. Participation3. Benefit and Advancement4. Reforms (legislative, policy and institutions),

if applicable5. Human rights and security6. Linkages and networks, if applicable7. Communication8. Resource allocation

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Framework for Analysis (contd.)

• GAF for assessing Government policies– Nine areas of analysis

1. Problem identification2. Vision3. Objectives4. Participation5. Reforms6. Human rights and security7. Linkage and networks8. Communication9. Resources

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Framework for Analysis (contd.)

– Assessment using 14 categories of National Gender Policy based on Beijing PFA1. Implementation of women's rights and basic

freedoms2. Elimination of all forms of discrimination

against the girl-child3. Elimination of all forms of oppression against

women4. Women's protection and voice in armed

violence5. Women (and girls) education and training6. Women (and girls) participation in sports and

culture

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Framework for Analysis (contd.)

7. Ensure women's active and equal rights in

all activities of national economy

• alleviation of women's poverty

• economic empowerment of women

• employment of women

• support services (childcare, care for the

aged and disabled, etc..)

• women and technology

• food security

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Framework for Analysis (contd.)

8. Political empowerment of women

9. Administrative empowerment of women

10.Health and nutrition

11.Housing and shelter

12.Women and the environment

13.Women and mass media

14.Specially distressed women

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GAF for a Program

• Problem Identification

– What percentage of the target group are

women and female children

• Consultation with stakeholders

• Perspective, needs and issues of women

and men identified?

• Constraints and opportunities for equal

participation identified?

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• Participation

– What is the sex disaggregated breakdown of

women and men as project participants

• In decision making bodies

• In implementation process

• As target group and recipients of benefits

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• Benefits and Advantages

– Will women and men receive equal benefits in

terms of basic needs, advancement and

empowerment

• Basis needs and services: food, water, housing,

health services, education etc

• Advancement and empowerment:

employment, access and control of resources

and technology, knowledge and information

etc.

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• Human rights and security

– Does the program contribute directly or

indirectly to protecting human rights, workers’

rights and particularly the rights and safety of

women and girl children?

• Measures to reduce violence against women

and increase safety?

• Vulnerability of women identified?

• Access to legal and other responsive services

for exploited, vulnerable and victimized

women and children

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• Communication

– Does the project contribute to raising public and

institutional awareness about gender equality

issues

• Image of positive, empowered women

• Resource allocation

– What percentage of total project budget is

allocated to activities and inputs that will

directly involve or benefit women