THE
PROJECT
This
project is a support intervention to the government's
effort in responding to the global call for gender equality
in all areas of social and economic development.
It
aims to institutionalize the integration of gender perspectives
in the overall operations of the Local Government Units
(LGUs) and advocate women empowerment and equitable participation
in decision-making and development efforts at the local
level.
Th
e project aims to put into operation the provision of
RA 7192 that recognizes the role of women in nation building
and promotes the fundamental equality before the law of
women and men.
The
project shall involve series of capability building activities
for both the DILG and LGU GAD Focal Points to identify
ways of integrating gender concerns in every phase of
local planning and budgeting.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION:
Article
II, Section 14, 1987 Philippine Constitution states that”
The State recognizes the role of women in nation building
and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law
of women and men.”.
RA
7192 –
Otherwise known as "Women in Development and Nation
Building Act" recognizes the role of women in nation
building and promotes the fundamental equality before
the law of women and men.
Joint
Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2001-01
dated December 19, 2001 states the Guidelines for integrating
Gender and Development (GAD) in the Local Planning and
Budgeting System through the formulation of GAD Plans.
Joint
Circular 2001-1 dated August 15, 2001 - Guidelines to
implement Gender Mainstreaming and Institutionalization
in the existing Agency’s Programs, Activities and
Projects.
Joint
Circular 2004–1 dated April 4, 2004 states the Guidelines
for the Preparation of Annual Gender and Development (GAD)
Plan and Budget and Accomplishment Report to Implement
the Section on Programs/Projects Related to GAD of the
General Appropriations Act.
DILG
as oversight agency on GAD Mainstreaming in the LGUs.
OVERALL PROJECT GOAL
To
mainstream and institutionalize Gender and Development
at the local level ensuring that it is integrated and
incorporated in their planning and budgeting processes.
Further, ensure the creation of Local Councils of Women
in every city and municipality.
OBJECTIVELY VERIFIABLE INDICATORS
- No.
of LGU with GAD Plan integrated into AIPs/:LDIP and
addressing GAD issues in the locality.
-
No. of local Councils of Women Organized
- No.
of LGUs with GAD Focal Point
-
No. of LGUs with GAD Code
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
-
Total No. of local development policies
-
No. of workshop/training/seminar and general assemblies
conducted by regional coordinators for LGUs
-
No. of LGUs that includes 5% GAD Budget in their PPAs
-
No. of monitored DILG Regional GAD trainors action
plan implemented
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No. of established LGU-GAD and LCW databank
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No. of Technical Assistance rendered to Regional GAD
Trainors in their advocacy on the implementation of
the planning and budgeting for LGUs nationwide
SPECIFIC PROJECT OBJECTIVES
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To advocate GAD Mainstreaming in every Province, City
and Municipality
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To implement GAD mainstreaming to include adoption
of GAD Planning and Budgeting processes and creation
of Local Coucils o Women.
MAJOR FINAL OUTPUT
-
Policy Formulation
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Monitoring and Evaluation Reports
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