Gender Analysis
Tool Summary
This tool was approved by the Steering Group on 26th October 2006.
Last updated 10th September 2008.
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Gender Analysis Guideline | PDF 187kb)
What does this guideline cover?
This guideline covers key gender concepts and outlines the methodologies used in gender analysis to assess the differential impact of a development programme or Activity on females and males and on gender relations.
What will this guideline do?
- Introduces key terms and concepts fundamental to gender equality
- Outlines what gender analysis can tell us about the differences in the lives of women and men, girls and boys and the relationships between and amongst them
- Sets out the different levels at which gender analysis can be applied and the different processes which can be informed
- Discusses when NZAID should undertake gender analysis and how to determine the depth of analysis required or appropriate
- Summarises commonly used approaches and methodologies to gender analysis and gives guidance on when to use the different models
- Identifies useful gender analysis resources for further reference.
Who is this guideline for?
This guideline is for NZAID staff involved in policy dialogue with development partners, NZAID programme strategy development and the identification, design, monitoring and evaluation of NZAID Activities.
It is intended to equip staff with a sufficient understanding of gender issues and analysis to mainstream gender equality in their work and effectively assess work done by development partners and contractors. Staff generally would not undertake gender analysis themselves.