Gender Management Systems Handbook
Published on 1. June 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-85092-590-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is one of the sectoral guides that are part of the Gender Management System (GMS) resource kit, a series of publications presenting GMS. GMS is an innovative system developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat for gender mainstreaming. The system is a comprehensive network of structures, mechanisms and processes for bringing a gender perspective to bear on all government policies, plans, programmes and projects. The kit consists of a handbook which presents the GMS in detail; sectoral guides to gender mainstreaming in specific sectors; and resource documents to assist the user in gender analysis, monitoring, evaluation and other aspects of gender mainstreaming. Each sectoral guide also has a corresponding Quick Guide - a short, user-friendly publication presenting the essential points. It is designed for policy-makers, planners, field staff and other government personnel involved in gender mainstreaming, as well as for academic users, NGOs, the private sector and others who have a stake in advancing gender equality and equity. This handbook presents the conceptual and methodological framework of the GMS.
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Series
Edition
Abridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Abridged edition
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85092-590-6 (9780850925906)
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Content
Preface 1. Introduction and Overview Gender Mainstreaming Purpose and Scope of this Handbook National Women's Machineries Definition of a Gender Management System What does a GMS Achieve? 2. Conceptual Background From Women in Development to Gender and Development The GMS and Organisational Development Some Useful Concepts in Gender Analysis 3. The Enabling Environment Political Commitment Global, Regional and National Mandates Resources Legislative Framework Critical Mass of Women in Decision-Making Positions Civil Society The Role of the Commonwealth Secretariat 4. Gender Management System Structures and Mechanisms Key Stakeholders Lead Agency Gender Management Team Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee Gender Focal Points Gender Caucus in National Parliament and Local Government Gender Equality Commission/Council GMS Mechanisms 5. Gender Management System Processes Establishing a GMS The Gender Action Plan Mainstreaming Gender in the National Development Plan and Sectoral Ministries The Institutional Environment Critical Policy Indicators 6. Gender Mainstreaming at the Commonwealth Secretariat Political Will Structures/Processes Monitoring and Evaluation References Appendix List of Figures List of Tables