1. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND DECENTRALISATION
SADC Gender Protocol Regional Summit
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND DECENTRALISATION
ISANDRA DISTRICT
Presented by: Marie Josia RASOANDRAINY
MADAGASCAR
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

2. UNITE FORCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISANDRA DISTRICT

3. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
SYNOPSIS
The district of Isandra has been created in The district is extended in 1 334,15 km2 with a total population of In 2007, gender approach was unknown
2012: Elaboration of program for gender mainstreaming and women empowerment in accordance with the SADC Gender Protocol
Actions began at workplace
Efforts continued and spread over all surrounding councils and within the district
Activities and efforts brought about changes, especially in women decision-making field
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

4. WOMEN DEPUTY ELECTED IN THE DISTRICT OF ISANDRA on 20th December 2013
Letter from a beneficiary

5. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
CONTEXT
Gender approach has been adopted as a principle in the workplace
Women and men benefit equally from service delivered
Women’s voices are heared during all meetings
Special treatment of vulnerable women. Example: pregnant women are not sent to difficult access places while doing mission
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

6. Mme Sandy: she benefited leave and flexi hours during her pregnancy

7. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
POLICIES
The District is implementing a General State Policy.
The District is using the SADC protocol as a reference tool while implementing projects
The chief of District manages all state services such as provincial department of population, education, security, ect.
So, every citizens, women and men benefits from its service
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

8. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
GENDER MANAGEMENT
The deputy chief of District, a woman is in charge of gender mainstreaming
Gender activties are aimed at serving the population
Gender approach is reflected in management work
Collaboration with other neighbouring districts is in the work plan
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

9. LETTERS FROM BENEFICIARIES

10. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
STAFF COMPOSITION
FUNCTION
FEMALE
MALE
CHIEF OF DISTRICT 1
DEPUTY CHIEF OF DISTRICT
ACCOUNTANT
SECURITY MANAGER
SECRETARY 3
DRIVER
CLEANING MANAGER
COURIER
TOTAL 6 5
PERCENTAGE %
54,5
45,5
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

11. ELABORATION OF ACTION PLAN
Awareness raising on all state managers
Field descent to know local situation and sensitize people on gender stereotypes that hinders the promotion of gender equality
Training of men and women on gender and development
Gender equality cannot be dissociated from development
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

12. SENSITIZATION WITH PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
22 Avril 2014
AWARENESS RAISING ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDREN EDUCATION AND GENDER EQUALITY IN SCHOOLS

13. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
BUDGET ALLOCATION
BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR GENDER MAINSTREAMING:
Ariary or R 2500 per year
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

14. IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION PLAN
Gender approach is mainstreamed in all state departments of the District
Collaboration with financial and technical partners that support councils
Sensitization on gender in every meetings or ceremonies, especially during special days such 08 March
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

15. Tree planting after the ceremony
Celebration of 08 March 2014
Tree planting after the ceremony

16. ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION ON GENDER
Popularize human Rights and every citizen’s responsibilities towards development through testimonies. E.g: women in decision making post
Make use of media to convey gender approach
Community sensitization on the fight against gender violence
Using the SADC protocol as a basic tool
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

17. MAYOR DOING TESTIMONY
Celebration of 08 March

18. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
DOCUMENTATION
Promotion of equal participation of men and women in taking responsibilities
Mainstream gender approach in all collective activities organized (National identification card, supplementary judgement)
The rate of women having ID card has increased to 60% while only 30% had it before
The rate of demands for setting up women association increased to 50% (In 2013: 24%, 37% in 2014)
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

19. STAFF Number of women and men employees is balanced: Male:5 Female :6.
Women has the same responsibilities as men
Deputies of the Mayor of Isandra Council
Women at work
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

20. WORK PLACE ENVIRONMENT
Policies on gender equality
Maternity and paternity leaves are respected
Special treatment for pregnant women
Same responsibilities, same benefits
A special space has been created for breastfeeding and flexi hours for breastfeeding women
Celebration of 08 March is a collective event, not only for women
Restrooms respect hygiene and gender

21. Wellness walk
22 March 2013

22. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Regular meeting with all responsible of department for the popularization of the SADC protocol on Gender and Development
Allocate special budget for gender activities
Elaboration of a gender action plan, elaborated and approved by everyone, with special emphasis on social.
  No official partnership with national structure for the promotion of gender but regular correspondence
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

23. Monthly meeting with all representatives of department 14 June 2013
Association of women working for gender equality

24. “Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”
CAPACITY BUILDING
Training of women and men on gender approach
Women are more interested than men
Close collaboration with all provincial departments, especially the Ministry of population
12 February 2014
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

25. MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Results can be measured through percentage of people attending and participating in activities organized
Through field descent and analysis within targeted councils
The district is in charge of the monitoring and evaluation
“Now and Post 2015, Yes we Must.”

26. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!