Gender & Development

Module 2: Introduction to Gender

Mainstreaming and Gender Analysis
Expected Learning Objectives
KEY POINTS OF MODULE 2
At the end of this module, participants should have a
better understanding of the following:
Elements of Gender Mainstreaming
Basics of Gender Analysis (Why and What)
Conducting a Gender Analysis (When and
How)
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What is
Gender Mainstreaming?
Gender Mainstreaming is a process to
ensure that both men and women have
equal access to and control over
resources, decision-making, and
benefits at all stages of the
development process and projects.
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Entry Points for Gender

Mainstreaming
Institutional Level
Policy Level
Programs/Projects Level

A Strategy for
Gender Mainstreaming

Clear Policy
Assessment of past Performance
Action Plan
Effective Partnerships
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What is Gender Analysis?

Gender Analysis is the process of analyzing information
in order to ensure that development benefits and
resources are effectively and equitably targeted to both
women and men, and to successfully anticipate and avoid
any negative impacts development interventions may
have on women or gender relations.
A methodology for collecting and processing information
about gender. It provides disaggregated data by sex, and
an understanding of the social construction of gender
roles, and how labor is divided and valued. (UNDP)
Gender Analysis is conducted through a variety of tools
and frameworks.

When Do You Conduct a

Gender Analysis?
Gender Analysis should be undertaken
at all stages of a program/project cycle,
including:
Identification of the project or
activity;
Planning or design of the activity;
Implementation; and
Monitoring and evaluation.
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How Do You Conduct a

Gender Analysis?
Collect relevant data;
Identify relevant gender issues; and
Integrate relevant gender
considerations into planning, design
and implementation of a proposed
development intervention.

What Information Do You Need

for a Gender Analysis?
Collection of Relevant Data: Sexdisaggregated
information for analysis (What is the current situation?)
Identification of Relevant Gender Issues:
Understand the institutional, economic, social, and
political contexts (What are the differentials and what
are the constraints?)
Integration of Gender Considerations into Design
and Implementation of a Proposed Intervention:
Understand the priorities and needs of both men and
women affected by the project (what do they
need/want?)
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Key Questions in Conducting a

Gender Analysis

Who does what? Are the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of

men and women, both within and outside the household,
different?
Who owns what? Who controls what? Who has access to
what? Are there differences among women and men?
If there are differentials in the above two areas, what are the
institutional, economic, and social factors that underlie, support,
or influence them?
Will failure to consider these differences in formulating
development policies or designing interventions and
implementing programs or projects impact negatively in terms
of causing undesirable outcomes for males and/or females? If
so, how, and what response is appropriate?
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