SECTION 1: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Introduction
In Nepal, successful development projects are rare. In part, this is because there is often a lack of analysis about the target population the projects are intended to benefit. Often, projects are designed with little or no attention to gender issues or the needs of women. Development projects that are not gendersensitive cannot contribute to improving the situation of women. Moreover, projects that are not gender-sensitive can further disadvantage women, adding to their workload by failing to recognize their roles in reproductive work and community life.

The effective participation of women, who make up half of the population, is an essential condition for community development. Unless the views of women are incorporated into projects and policies, the history of failure will be repeated again and again. Gender integration in project planning is a must for effective participation of women and men in the development process. Only through gender-integration will projects be able to address discrimination and inequality.

Objectives of the Training Module To enhance participants’ skill levels for implementing gender -sensitive participatory techniques in project planning. To assist participants formulate gender-sensitive projects.

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