Structures, Systems & The GAD Focal Points (P2).pptx

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1. Department of Education aad / cmm GENDER MAINSTREAMING: GAD APPLICATION STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS AND THE GAD FOCAL POINTS

2. Plan Ahead. You cannot predict the future. Strategic planning gives overall direction . Strategic planning is planning for the organization as a whole . The importance of GAD strategic p lanning and of GAD s trategic planners. Small Number and Great Impact of the Decisions Gives Strategic Planning its Importance. Department of Education aad / cmm Importance of GAD Strategic Planning

3. STRATEGIC PLANNING Department of Education aad / cmm

4. STRATEGIC PLANNING Department of Education aad / cmm

5. Government agencies and Local Government Units (LGU’s ) play a critical role and should develop strategic approaches to eliminate gender discrimination through the recognition, protection, fulfillment and promotion of the rights of Filipino women. Department of Education ADOPTING AND FUNDING STRATEGIC GAD PLAN aad / cmm

6. STRATEGIC PLANNING Department of Education aad / cmm

7. Needs-based plans Vision based-plans Policy plans Project-based plans Corridor plans Fiscally realistic plans Department of Education GAD Plans Six Categories aad / cmm

8. Get facts and understand the issues . Read Policy Documents Identify Sources of Reliable, Sex-disaggregated Statistical Data Make an Inventory of Activities Driven or Co-Managed by the PCW Make an Inventory of Women’s Groups, Research Centers, Associations, NGO’s and Individuals Stay Informed of Policy Developments and their Impact on Promotion of gender and equality and Status of Women in the Country Stay Informed of On-going Activities on Gender Equality Department of Education GAD FOCAL POINT ACTIONS aad / cmm

9. STRATEGIC PLANNING Department of Education aad / cmm GAD FOCAL POINT ACTIONS

10. 2. Spread the word. Gender visibiltiy to women and /or gender equality activities. Promote, as much as possible, an equal representation of women and men. Conduct survey of existing gender training programs and institutes. Promote and give visibility to research conducted by women. Identify and prepare “best practices” to integrate women’s empowerment. Share and disseminate all success stories. Department of Education GAD FOCAL POINT ACTIONS aad / cmm

11. 3 . Network , support, cooperate and build coalitions. Inform your colleagues and official partners. Work in tandem with colleagues. Exchange experiences with other GAD Focal Points. Share your experiences with and through networks. Collaborate with the PCW, with local, regional and national associations. Investigate opportunities to take better available gender related resources. Approach private sector partners to strengthen their role. Establish links among women in policy-making positions. Integrate the projects within other women’s group. Involve legislators and elected officials. Department of Education GAD FOCAL POINT ACTIONS aad / cmm

12. “YOU CAN’T DO EVERYTHING. ESTABLISH PRIORITIES WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES AND STAY FOCUSED ON WHAT WILL HAVE THE BIGGEST IMPACT .” “ BETTER TO LOSE A FEW WITH GRACE THAN TO FIGHT WITH FURY” Department of Education aad / cmm GAD FOCAL POINTS LESSONS

13. Selection of topics to be investigated. Identification of statistics to be collected to reflect the gender issues in society. Formulation of concepts and definitions that adequately reflect the diversities of women and men. Development of data collection methods. Development of analyses and presentation of data. Department of Education Development of gender statistics main steps aad / cmm

14. Specify organizational decision-making authority Specify data standards and policies and procedures. Implementing these policies and procedures. Monitoring for compliance. Department of Education Steps in C reating a Robust D ata G overnance P rogram aad / cmm

15. Policies and Standards Organizational Bodies and Individuals Processes Sex-disaggregated Data Governance Focus Areas Department of Education Sex-Disaggregated Data Governance Program Components aad / cmm

16. Department of Education aad / cmm Thank you! 