Section 2: Participatory Activities

Activity #5: Conclusion: Gender-Sensitive Project Planning and Implementation

OBJECTIVES
Participants will develop a checklist of gender -sensitive planning and implementation guidelines.

KEY QUESTION
What guidelines can our organization use to assess whether our project is planned and implemented in a gender-sensitive way?

TIME
2 hours

METHODOLOGY
Discussion, explanation of the use of format, information processing and presentation.

MATERIALS
Newsprint, markers, masking tape, Reference #18: Guidelines for Gender-Sensitive Project Planning and Implementation

PREPARATION
Assemble materials

STEPS

1. Indicate that in this training module we have been looking at gender in project planning, and that we have looked at some of the ways gender can be integrated into project selection, design and work planning. Note that making sure gender is integrated at the planning stage is essential, but that even if a project has been carefully desig ned to be gender -sensitive, it will not necessarily be implemented in a gender-sensitive manner. Project managers must continuously take care to ensure that projects are implemented in a gender-sensitive way.
2. Indicate that as a wrap up activity for this module, we will be developing a checklist of gender - sensitive guidelines that participants will be able to use on an ongoing basis in their organizations when they are planning and implementing projects.
3. Form three groups. Each group is to develop a checklist of gender-sensitive guidelines for project identification, planning and implementation. Assigned topics are:
   • Group #1: Gender -Sensitive Guidelines for Project Identification
   • Group #2: Gender -Sensitive Guidelines for Project Design and Planning
   • Group #3: Gender Sensitive Guidelines for Project Implementation and Monitoring
4. Allow about 45 minutes for group work, then assemble in plenary and have each group present their guidelines. As the groups state their guidelines, have a recorder list these on newsprint.
5. Review the guidelines and highlight the importance of making sure that the organization frequently reviews its planning and implementation practices to ensure these are gender-sensitive.

CLOSURE

Repeat the key question. Ask participants if the activity has enabled them to answer it. If necessary, clarify items.

Tips for Facilitators Highlight the importance of using gender-sensitive guidelines to ensure that the organization remains gender-sensitive in all its work. A recorder should record the guidelines developed by the groups. The facilitator should have these copied and distribute them to participants for their ongoing use.

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