Short-Term Technical Assistance and Training
(STTA)
Length of Activity: September 2002 - September
2007
Objective: Through this Task Order (TO) services
can be provided to USAID Missions and other operating units
in such areas as strategic planning, program performance
measurement, gender assessment and analysis, project design,
implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Implementing
partners, Missions and operating units within USAID are
able to obtain technical assistance and training to address
gender-related concerns in their programs. (See IQC Brochure
on how to access assistance through this TO.) STTA helps to
develop strategies for incorporating and addressing gender
concerns in all activities and provides sector specific guidelines
for integrating gender issues in development activities.
Publications
The publications below are listed by region and country, and then in alphabetical order by title.
Global
General
A Menu of Options for Intra-Household Poverty Assessment 11/01/2006 (710KB)
This report focuses on the consideration of gender in the poverty assessment tools developed by the University of Maryland's Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector (IRIS Center). The report provides recommendations for how these tools may be adapted to assess the presence of intra-household poverty and inequality. The report's objective is to draw attention to the presence of intra-household inequality and develop a menu of options for developing and testing methods to assess intra-household poverty.
Final Report: Gender Integration Training for the USAID/EGAT/AGR Office and its Partners 11/01/2005 (429KB)
This report summarizes a set of gender integration training sessions offered to USAID/Washington agriculture staff, mission agriculture officers, and partners between June 2004 and June 2005. The report also shares the results of the training evaluations, provides recommendations for future trainings, and provides the materials used in the trainings.
Summary report on gender training for Conservation International : population and environmental program, strategic planning and gender workshop, Tuguegarao, Philippines, June 15-20, 2004 09/01/2004 (237KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC)
Africa
Africa Regional
Integrating Gender in Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade: Training for USAID Africa Missions: Workshop Report 05/10/2004 (247KB)
This document reports on DevTech's implementation of three gender training workshops for the USAID Missions in Africa. The workshops, held in Accra, Pretoria, and Addis Ababa in 2004, emphasized the economic growth, agriculture, and trade sectors. The document discusses the participant evaluations, shares the technical and institutional lessons learned from the trainings, and provides recommendations to help improve future trainings.
Benin
Orientation and Training for USAID-Benin Annex D- PowerPoint Slides 07/01/2002 (1.3MB)
This PowerPoint presentation, "Gender Mainstreaming and Integration: A Workshop for USAID/Benin Staff," was given at the USAID/Benin Gender Committee training held in June 2002.
Orientation and training for USAID/Benin gender committee and advice for development of a gender strategy implementation plan 07/01/2002 (410KB)
This document summarizes a training program on gender integration for USAID/Benin staff, which was held in June 2002 and implemented by the Women in Development Technical Assistance Project (WIDTECH) project. The training focused on integrating gender considerations into the Benin Country Program. In addition, trainers helped USAID/Benin develop a Gender Strategy Implementation Plan, the purpose of which was to help effectively integrate gender considerations into all relevant Mission activities.
Ethiopia
Independent External Evaluation of EMPOWER Program for USAID/Ethiopia; 12/03 (Part I Executive Summary, Chapters 1-2) 12/01/2003 (883KB)
This report shares the findings of an independent external evaluation of the Ethiopian Management of Participatory Opportunities for Women in Extension and Research (EMPOWER) Program. EMPOWER was an agriculture technology transfer and gender mainstreaming project focused on food security and enhanced gender relationships in the small-holder sector of rural Ethiopia. Part I of the report contains the executive summary, introduction, and chapters one and two.
Independent External Evaluation of EMPOWER Program for USAID/Ethiopia; 12/03 (Part II, Chapters 3-5) 12/01/2003 (432KB)
This report shares the findings of an independent external evaluation of the Ethiopian Management of Participatory Opportunities for Women in Extension and Research (EMPOWER) Program. EMPOWER was an agriculture technology transfer and gender mainstreaming project focused on food security and enhanced gender relationships in the small-holder sector of rural Ethiopia. Part II of the report contains chapters three through five.
Independent External Evaluation of EMPOWER Program for USAID/Ethiopia; 12/03 (Part III, Chapters 6-7) 12/01/2003 (407KB)
This report shares the findings of an independent external evaluation of the Ethiopian Management of Participatory Opportunities for Women in Extension and Research (EMPOWER) Program. EMPOWER was an agriculture technology transfer and gender mainstreaming project focused on food security and enhanced gender relationships in the small-holder sector of rural Ethiopia. Part III of the report contains chapters six and seven.
Independent External Evaluation of EMPOWER Program for USAID/Ethiopia; 12/03 (Part IV, Annexes) 12/01/2003 (278KB)
This report shares the findings of an independent external evaluation of the Ethiopian Management of Participatory Opportunities for Women in Extension and Research (EMPOWER) Program. EMPOWER was an agriculture technology transfer and gender mainstreaming project focused on food security and enhanced gender relationships in the small-holder sector of rural Ethiopia. Part IV of the report contains the annexes.
Ghana
Initiative pour l'eau en Afrique de l'Ouest : les lecons de l'integration du genre dans les activites sur l'eau & l'assainissement -- Ghana, Mali et Niger 03/01/2006 (165KB)
This French language document provides an overview of the West Africa Water Initiative (WAWI) Gender Mainstreaming Project, which was implemented in 2004-2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The document also shares lessons learned throughout the various stages of the project and concludes with a series of recommendations for the next phase of the project.
West Africa water initiative (WAWI) : gender mainstreaming workshops -- Ghana, Mali & Niger, 2005 : summary report and country reports 11/01/2005 (713KB)
This document reports on a series of WAWI gender mainstreaming implementation workshops held in in May/June 2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The general objective of the Mali and Niger workshops was to reinforce the capacities of WAWI partners and their colleagues in government agencies to use gender analysis and gender-sensitive project planning and monitoring tools in their normal water and sanitation activities in ways that would foster gender-balanced participation and project sustainability. In Ghana, the basic objective was to build the capacity of partners to integrate gender concerns into all aspects of WAWI activities.
West Africa water initiative (WAWI) : lessons from gender mainstreaming in water & sanitation activities -- Ghana, Mali, and Niger 03/01/2006 (173KB)
This document provides an overview of the WAWI Gender Mainstreaming
Project, which was implemented in 2004-2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The document also shares lessons learned throughout the various stages of the project and concludes with a series of recommendations for the next phase of the project.
Mali
Accés des Femmes á la Radio au Mali (Women's Access to Radio in Mali) 03/01/2005 (2.9MB)
This French-language study aims to assess the level of Malian women's access to information through radio as a whole and to radio sets in particular. It also looks into Malian women's listening practices, unfulfilled information needs, favorite programs, and the possible effects and impacts of radio on their level of access to information. Among the study's findings are that access to radio is not yet widespread among Malian women and that their level of possession of radios is very low. Appedix D, a study of gender and the radio production sector in Mali, is in English.
Initiative pour l'eau en Afrique de l'Ouest : les lecons de l'integration du genre dans les activites sur l'eau & l'assainissement -- Ghana, Mali et Niger 03/01/2006 (165KB)
This French language document provides an overview of the West Africa Water Initiative (WAWI) Gender Mainstreaming Project, which was implemented in 2004-2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The document also shares lessons learned throughout the various stages of the project and concludes with a series of recommendations for the next phase of the project.
West Africa water initiative (WAWI) : gender mainstreaming workshops -- Ghana, Mali & Niger, 2005 : summary report and country reports 11/01/2005 (713KB)
This document reports on a series of WAWI gender mainstreaming implementation workshops held in in May/June 2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The general objective of the Mali and Niger workshops was to reinforce the capacities of WAWI partners and their colleagues in government agencies to use gender analysis and gender-sensitive project planning and monitoring tools in their normal water and sanitation activities in ways that would foster gender-balanced participation and project sustainability. In Ghana, the basic objective was to build the capacity of partners to integrate gender concerns into all aspects of WAWI activities.
West Africa water initiative (WAWI) : lessons from gender mainstreaming in water & sanitation activities -- Ghana, Mali, and Niger 03/01/2006 (173KB)
This document provides an overview of the WAWI Gender Mainstreaming
Project, which was implemented in 2004-2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The document also shares lessons learned throughout the various stages of the project and concludes with a series of recommendations for the next phase of the project.
Namibia
Gender mainstreaming and disability sensitization in civic and voter education for USAID/Namibia 05/01/2004 (353KB)
This report examines the relative strengths and weaknesses of the Electoral Support Consortium (ESC), which was established to encourage voters in Namibia to participate in the elections and help these voters make informed voting decisions. Although the focus of this consultancy was to determine to what extent the ESC has been integrating gender mainstreaming and addressing disability and socially marginalized populations, this report, out of necessity, also gives an overview of the ESC and the Namibian social environment within which the ESC operates.
Niger
Initiative pour l'eau en Afrique de l'Ouest : les lecons de l'integration du genre dans les activites sur l'eau & l'assainissement -- Ghana, Mali et Niger 03/01/2006 (165KB)
This French language document provides an overview of the West Africa Water Initiative (WAWI) Gender Mainstreaming Project, which was implemented in 2004-2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The document also shares lessons learned throughout the various stages of the project and concludes with a series of recommendations for the next phase of the project.
West Africa water initiative (WAWI) : gender mainstreaming workshops -- Ghana, Mali & Niger, 2005 : summary report and country reports 11/01/2005 (713KB)
This document reports on a series of WAWI gender mainstreaming implementation workshops held in in May/June 2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The general objective of the Mali and Niger workshops was to reinforce the capacities of WAWI partners and their colleagues in government agencies to use gender analysis and gender-sensitive project planning and monitoring tools in their normal water and sanitation activities in ways that would foster gender-balanced participation and project sustainability. In Ghana, the basic objective was to build the capacity of partners to integrate gender concerns into all aspects of WAWI activities.
West Africa water initiative (WAWI) : lessons from gender mainstreaming in water & sanitation activities -- Ghana, Mali, and Niger 03/01/2006 (173KB)
This document provides an overview of the WAWI Gender Mainstreaming
Project, which was implemented in 2004-2005 in Ghana, Mali, and Niger. The document also shares lessons learned throughout the various stages of the project and concludes with a series of recommendations for the next phase of the project.
South Africa
Gender assessment for USAID/South Africa 11/01/2004 (746KB)
This report presents the findings, conclusions, and recommendations that emerged from a gender assessment carried out for USAID/South Africa from August 4-24, 2004. The assessment is based on a review of background documentation as well as meetings with Mission staff members, interviews with USAID implementing partners, NGOs, and Government of South Africa officials, and visits to selected field sites. The goal of the report is to show that gender analysis can, in some cases, be easily used to make small changes in activities so that they acknowledge gender issues.
Gender training & technical assistance to USAID/South Africa, October 10-31, 2005 : volume I -- report 01/01/2006 (186KB)
This document reports on gender training and technical assistance given to the South Africa Mission in October 2005. A four-person team of gender trainers worked with Mission staff from Strategic Objective teams, regional teams, and support offices. The team conducted training sessions on gender awareness and gender sector skills and facilitated working sessions leading to sector-specific Action Plans. Appendices: PD-ACG-390
Gender training & technical assistance to USAID/South Africa, October 10-31, 2005 : volume II -- appendices 01/01/2006 (408KB)
These are appendices to the report on gender training and technical assistance given to the South Africa Mission in October 2005. The appendices contain an overview of the training and technical assistance, reports and actions plans, and training materials and tools. Main report: PD-ACG-389
Southern Africa
Gender assessment for USAID/RCSA 07/01/2003 (706KB)
This document presents the results of an assessment of the Regional Center for Southern Africa's (RCSA's) strategic objectives with respect to how gender issues could be addressed. The assessment was conducted done under an Agency directive that strategic planning should address two questions: (1) how will gender relations affect the achievement of sustainable results; and (2) how will proposed results affect the relative status of women. The assessment covers the topics of HIV/AIDS, economic opportunity and competitiveness, democracy and governance, integrated river basin management, rural livelihoods, and RCSA services and accountability.
Tanzania
Gender assessment for USAID/Tanzania 09/01/2003 (686KB)
This report presents the findings of a gender assessment carried out for USAID/Tanzania between May 19, 2003 and June 6, 2003, as well as a draft gender plan of action. USAID/Tanzania requested the assessment to identify key gender-based constraints and ways to address them in the design of its new country strategic plan and new and/or continuing programs in health, HIV/AIDS, economic growth/agriculture, natural resource management, and democracy and governance. The assessment was based on a review of background documentation, meetings with Mission staff members, interviews with USAID implementing partners, and visits to selected field sites and selected local NGO and Government of Tanzania officials.
Gender audit for USAID/Tanzania 08/01/2006 (682KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC)
Uganda
Gender Training Workshop for USAID/Uganda and the Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program (APEP), February 6-14, 2006 - Kampala, Uganda 03/01/2006 ()
This report describes the methodology, content, and outcomes of three gender training workshops that USAID/Uganda organized for its staff, partners, field trainers, and farmer organizations in February 2006. The report also presents lessons learned, facilitators' reflections, and recommendations for future trainings. The purpose of the workshops was to train staff and trainers on how to incorporate a message of gender into their everyday trainings.
Asia
Afghanistan
OTI Afghanistan Program Evaluation (October 2001 - June 2005): Gender Initiatives and Impacts 10/01/2005 (816KB)
This report evaluates the work of USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2005. OTI committed $46.6 million of an overall $70 million Afghanistan budget to project grants that supported a range of activities, including the emerging political process laid out in the 2001 Bonn Agreement, civic education, government-facility rehabilitation, independent media, community infrastructure, women's resource centers, schools and kindergartens, and international sector specialists. The evaluation finds that OTI programming should have more systematically supported the participation of women in the political and decision-making process, since in the cases where it did, the results benefited Afghan society as a whole and stimulated greater social debate on the roles of women and the future of the country.
Bangladesh
Gender analysis & recommendations for a gender plan of action : rural energy portfolio -- USAID /Bangladesh 05/01/2005 (361KB)
This report explores the gender issues, impacts, and mainstreaming opportunities specific to USAID/Bangladesh's rural energy programs. Its recommendations aim to to ensure that more gender-sensitive strategies are adopted by energy professionals to meet the sustainable energy needs and priorities of both men and women stakeholders in rural Bangladesh. The study focuses on the work of the USAID/Bangladesh Energy Team's U.S. contractor, the National Rural Electrification Cooperative International Ltd., and three Bangladeshi partners: the Dhaka-based Rural Electrification Board, the rural electric co-operative Palli Bidyut Samities, and the non-governmental organization Grameen Shakti.
Cambodia
Gender analysis & assessment : USAID/Cambodia -- volume I : gender analysis 03/01/2006 (320KB)
This gender analysis is the first volume in a two volume series; the gender assessment for USAID/Cambodia is volume two (PN-ADF-576). This report analyzes gender roles and relationships in the context of Cambodia and in relation to the scope of USAID/Cambodia's Strategic Plan for 2005-2010. It analyzes gender issues in the health, education, and governance sectors, which are the Mission's three focus areas.
Gender analysis & assessment : USAID/Cambodia -- volume II : gender assessment 03/01/2006 (260KB)
This gender assessment is the second volume in a two volume series; the gender analysis is volume one (PN-ADF-575). This report uses the volume one gender analysis to examine the USAID/Cambodia portfolio, highlight gender integration in on-going activities, and suggest potential avenues to strengthen gender mainstreaming in the future. It focuses on USAID/Cambodia's three focus areas: health, education, and governance.
Philippines
Summary report on gender training for Conservation International : population and environmental program, strategic planning and gender workshop, Tuguegarao, Philippines, June 15-20, 2004 09/01/2004 (237KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC)
Sri Lanka
Gender assessment for USAID/Sri Lanka 02/17/2004 (503KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC)
Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Gender assessment for USAID/Timor-Leste : country strategy plan, FY 2004-2009 08/01/2004 (410KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC)
Europe & Eurasia
Armenia
Gender Mainstreaming Workshop for USAID/Armenia, Project NOVA, and Partners (Yerevan, Armenia, July 11-13, 2006) 09/01/2006 ()
This report describes the methodology, content, and outcomes of a gender mainstreaming workshop for USAID/Armenia's health projects and associated NGO and Ministry of Health staff. The report also provides the materials used in the training and the results of a participant evaluation. The purpose of the workshop was to enhance the gender integration skills of Project NOVA (in Armenian, "Innovations in Support of Reproductive Health"), the Eye Care Project, the Academy for Educational Development, Primary Health Care Reform, and World Vision staff and local counterparts.
Azerbaijan
Gender assessment for USAID/Caucasus/Azerbaijan 01/15/2004 (489KB)
USAID has undertaken this gender assessment to gain a better understanding of gender issues across all sectors of Azerbaijan. The report presents the findings of key gender issues and offers USAID/Azerbaijan recommendations for better gender integration in general as well as for the economic, democratic, and social sectors. The report finds that gender-based violence is a hidden epidemic in Azerbaijan and recommends that the Mission support domestic violence awareness and protection activities, including emergency shelters.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
USAID/Bosnia-Herzegovina gender assessment 05/01/2005 (422KB)
This report presents the findings of a gender assessment conducted during two weeks in January and February 2005. The report includes key recommendations for USAID/Bosnia-Herzegovina to undertake in order to strengthen its gender mainstreaming efforts. The goal of the assessment is to outline key gender issues and constraints in Bosnia and Herzegovina to be addressed through existing or planned programming.
Caucasus
Gender assessment for USAID/Caucasus [Georgia] 06/01/2003 (465KB)
This report presents the results of a gender assessment carried out in Georgia in March 2003 at the request of the USAID/Georgia Mission. It provides a summary of gender relations in Georgia, an analysis of gender integration in the Mission's current and future strategic framework and program portfolio, and recommendations on how the Mission can better mainstream gender in its activities, policies, and procedures. The report analyzes gender in the context of economic growth and private enterprise, as well as trafficking in persons and domestic violence, which are both serious problems in Georgia.
Gender assessment for USAID/Caucasus/Azerbaijan 01/15/2004 (489KB)
USAID has undertaken this gender assessment to gain a better understanding of gender issues across all sectors of Azerbaijan. The report presents the findings of key gender issues and offers USAID/Azerbaijan recommendations for better gender integration in general as well as for the economic, democratic, and social sectors. The report finds that gender-based violence is a hidden epidemic in Azerbaijan and recommends that the Mission support domestic violence awareness and protection activities, including emergency shelters.
Georgia
Gender assessment for USAID/Caucasus [Georgia] 06/01/2003 (465KB)
This report presents the results of a gender assessment carried out in Georgia in March 2003 at the request of the USAID/Georgia Mission. It provides a summary of gender relations in Georgia, an analysis of gender integration in the Mission's current and future strategic framework and program portfolio, and recommendations on how the Mission can better mainstream gender in its activities, policies, and procedures. The report analyzes gender in the context of economic growth and private enterprise, as well as trafficking in persons and domestic violence, which are both serious problems in Georgia.
Macedonia
Gender assessment for USAID/Macedonia with training report and action plan recommendations 04/01/2004 (354KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC)
Montenegro
USAID/Serbia & Montenegro : gender assessment and recommendations for a draft gender action plan 05/01/2005 (386KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC) | At head of title: Gender matters : integrating gender, achieving result
Russia
Gender assessment for USAID/Russia 10/01/2004 (364KB)
Women in development (WID) IQC | At head of title: Gender matters : integrating gender, achieving result
Serbia
USAID/Serbia & Montenegro : gender assessment and recommendations for a draft gender action plan 05/01/2005 (386KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC) | At head of title: Gender matters : integrating gender, achieving result
Latin America & Caribbean
Bolivia
Analysis of Gender and Indigenous Issues with Regard to USAID/Bolivia's 2005-2009 Strategy 11/18/2004 (369KB)
This report is intended as a resource guide to support the USAID/Bolivia Mission in its continuing efforts to ensure that gender and sociocultural issues are integrated into new activities under its 2005-2009 strategy. The report provides: 1) statistical information on gender and ethnic disparities in economic and social sectors; 2) comments on the strategy by sector with suggestions for strengthening gender and sociocultural inclusion; 3) a summary of project-level interventions that support gender and sociocultural inclusion; 4) published and web-based resources on gender and indigenous issues by sector; and 5) Spanish and English training materials used in an August 2004 workshop.
Colombia
Gender assessment : USAID/Colombia 08/01/2007 (762KB)
El Salvador
Gender assessment and action plan for USAID/El Salvador 03/31/2004 (412KB)
This report assesses gender relations and issues in the El Salvador Mission's current program as part of the process for developing the Country Plan for FY 2004-2008. It also offers recommendations on how the Mission can achieve greater gender integration.
Gender Integration Consultancy with USAID/El Salvador (English & Spanish) 08/01/2006 (187KB)
This document, written in both English and Spanish, reports on a consultancy to implement the recommendations contained in the 2004 Gender Assessment Report on USAID/El Salvador's programs and activities, especially with regard to greater gender integration.
Guyana
Gender assessment for USAID/Guyana 08/01/2003 (293KB)
This gender assessment was conducted as part of the preparation for the USAID/Guyana 2004-2008 Country Strategic Plan. The report includes an overview of factors affecting the status of women in Guyana, key
gender issues in the country, and government, NGO, and donor resources directed to these issues. It then focuses directly on USAID/Guyana's strategic program areas, identifying gender issues specific to these programs and making recommendations for the process of gender mainstreaming in the strategy and subsequent activities.
Haiti
Gender assessment for USAID/Haiti country strategy statement 06/01/2006 (668KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC)
Honduras
A Gender Assessment and Plan of Action for USAID/Honduras 11/01/2002 (253KB)
This gender assessment was developed as a part of the process for defining the Honduras Mission's strategy for FY 2004-2010. The assessment provides a baseline overview of key gender issues and resources and initial guidance on gender integration in USAID strategy areas. The gender action plan makes recommendations on how to move forward from this overview to take account of gender differences as a factor in the USAID programming cycle.
Mexico
Gender assessment of USAID/Mexico environment program with focus on Conservation International's Usumacinta watershed program in Chiapas 11/01/2004 (282KB)
Women in development (WID) IQC | At head of title: Gender matters : integrating gender, achieving result
Nicaragua
Gender Assessment USAID/Nicaragua 07/28/2003 (182KB)
This gender assessment for the USAID/Nicaragua program was requested as a part of the development of the new strategic plan for FY 2004 to FY 2009. The purpose of the assessment is to provide an overview of gender issues in Nicaragua in the three strategic objective areas (economic growth, good governance/civil society, and health/education) and to make recommendations for integration of gender concerns in the Mission strategy and activities.
Gender Mainstreaming for USAID/Nicaragua 04/01/2004 (316KB)
This document outlines actions and decisions for each USAID/Nicaragua Strategic Objective team and the Mission Gender Committee and provides recommendations for the Mission about potential next steps for gender integration.
Gender training report : USAID/Nicaragua -- March 14-24, 2006 06/01/2006 (248KB)
Panama
Gender assessment for USAID/Panama 04/01/2004 (294KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC)
Paraguay
Gender assessment : USAID/Paraguay 03/01/2005 (297KB)
Women in development indefinite quantity contract (WID IQC) | At head of title: Gender matters : integrating gender, achieving result
Incorporacion de la perspectiva de genero en los programas de desarrollo de USAID/Paraguay : informe del taller, Junio 14 y 23, 2005 10/01/2005 (148KB)
Middle East
Jordan
Gender Assessment for USAID/Jordan 03/01/2003 (226KB)
This report analyzes USAID/Jordan's portfolio with regard to gender. It is divided into five parts:
- an overview of the current socio-economic context of Jordan and the crosscutting issues that form challenges for the country in the coming decade;
- an overview of the current USAID requirements for incorporating gender into USAID programs;
- a discussion of the status of Jordanian women;
- a discussion of the gender issues in USAID/Jordan's water, health, and economic growth programs and recommendations for each program area; and
- a delineation of the next steps for gender mainstreaming for USAID/Jordan.
Morocco
Gender Assessment for USAID/Morocco 05/01/2003 (435KB)
This gender assessment provides a baseline overview of gender issues pertinent to USAID/Morocco's planned target area under its 2004-2008 strategy -- increasing economic opportunity. This report aimed to serve as a starting point for gender mainstreaming under the country strategy and to provide the Mission with the appropriate questions to ask when developing Performance Monitoring Plans (PMPs), designing programs, implementing activities, and monitoring results. With Morocco expected to expand its trade through the Free Trade Agreement with the U.S., such questions were intended to assist the Mission and the Government of Morocco in assessing to what extent gender-based constraints hampered the development of key industries and the impacts of different policies and investment strategies on the relative status of women.
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