2. Gender mainstreaming is not:
A Women only issue
It is not just about improving access or of
balancing the statistics
About having well written statements
About blaming anybody for the inequalities which
exist
About only women taking action
About only women benefiting from it
3. What Does It Mean To Be Part Of The
Mainstream?
Having equitable access to society’s resources,
including socially-valued goods, rewards and
opportunities
Equal participation in influencing what is
valued, shaping development directions, and
distributing opportunities
4. GM aim to Make Development More
Effective Through:
Emphasis on reshaping the mainstream rather than adding
activities for women at the margin
Focus on gender equality as an objective, rather than
women as a target group
5. Approach For Gender Mainstreaming
Appropriate knowledge and skills
Strategic management
Effective networks and linkages
Enabling policy and institutional environment
Supportive economic, social and political
environment
6. Education
Agriculture
Rural development
Environment
Infrastructure
Health
Nutrition
Housing
Governance
Industry
Economic policy
Trade and commerce
Gender mainstreaming should be in all sectors
