Capacity Building for Gender Mainstreaming in ECA Divisions

Abstract

This report is the synthesis of results ana recommendations of a participatory neeas assessment exercise undertaken by Ms Nanni Burn and Ms Gladys Mutukwa between ,15 April to 15 June 1999 as well as the validation worKshop heid in January 26-27 2000. 'Three' guiaing principles have shaped the consultants ongoing support of institutional development •'or genaer mainstreaming at EGA: It has to oe iterative. particiDatory ana resuits-orientea. 'he report is meant to be an advocacy, planning, capacity building, decision-making ana nonitonng tool. It is aiso meant to foster consensus building arouna the issue of genaer -nainstreaming and its implications for EGAs effective delivery of its package of services to :ne memDer states.