1. 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 1 SNV and UNDP ACTIVITY AGREEMENT 4 Rwanda

2. Title of Rwanda AA4 Reinforcing Capacities of Local Governments to integrate Gender in Decentralized Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS) Planning in line with the National EDPRS 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 2

3. Objectives Objective 1: Improved baseline information on gender in five representative districts Objective 2: Improved integration of gender- based analysis into the EDPRS district policies and plans Objective 3: Improved implementation and monitoring of gender sensitive EDPRS district plans Objective 4: Increased understanding of gender issues amongst the population in districts 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 3

4. 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 4 Surveys will be conducted in the districts of Nyarugenge, Musanze, Ngororero, Nyamagabe and Bugesera (MDV) – one in each province We shall generate gender-based data that will be used to improve integration of gender-based analysis into the EDPRS district policies and plans We shall use the information to propose how implementers of EDPRS district policies and plans will systematically gather and examine information on gender differences and social relations in order to identify, understand and redress inequalities based on gender

5. 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 5 We shall determine in which areas MDGs and, in particular, gender advocacy needs to be concentrated We shall determine existing differences between the performance of men and women on any particular indicator of development PRSP1 contained strategies to bring a gender perspective to all aspects of institutional policies and activities through building gender capacity and accountability. We shall analyse policies, plans and institutions in terms of how they applied gender-related criteria in the PRSP1

6. 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 6 We shall organise and conduct workshops to raise awareness of local governments about engendering the EDPRS To support the effective participation of stakeholders at local government levels with gender sensitivity, we shall train people from the five districts who will conduct gender awareness workshops to stakeholders

7. 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 7 This includes awareness on gender equality where women have the same opportunity in life as men, e.g. the ability to participate in the public domain equivalence in life outcomes equality in distribution of power and resources This also includes awareness on gender blindness, that is failing to notice the differences between men and women in analyses, policies or development activities

8. 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 8 Based on survey and workshops we shall propose clear benchmarks and indicators on gender for use in the EDPRS These are measures of gender-related changes in society over time They include sex-disaggregated indicators that provide separate measures for men and women on a specific indicator (e.g. literacy rates) or gender-specific indicators for issues specifically relevant to women or men (e.g. gender-based violence)

9. 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 9 ACTION PLAN Activity Responsible Time Conduct a gender mapping survey and a gender audit In Nyarugenge and Bugesera by Ms Justine Twahirwa In Musanze and Ngororero by Ms Alice Mutesi In Nyamagabe by both Justine and Alice Prof. Verdiana Masanja, National University of Rwanda - Overall supervision March to April Conduct a validation workshop for the results of the baseline studies Prof. Verdiana Masanja April Conduct awareness workshops on engendering the EDPRS in five districts Prof. Verdiana Masanja May

10. 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 10 Facilitate workshops on gender awareness in five districts In Musanze and Ngororero by Alice In Nyarugenge and Bugesera by Justine In Nyamagabe by both Justine and Alice Prof. Verdiana Masanja, Overall supervision May Workshop to present to stakeholders a draft report on developed baseline information and key indicators to monitor and evaluate progress towards an engendered EDPRS. Prof. Verdiana Masanja June

11. Achievements AA4 built on collaborative work already done at national level on engendering the EDPRS Strong relationships between UNDP/ SNV – CD&RR/ focal points/ technical expertise/ financing Support from international/regional levels 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 11

12. Achievements Regular steering committee meetings, representatives of MIGEPROF, MINECOFIN, MINACOM, District mayors, NCW, SNV advisors Involvement of National University of Rwanda Involvement of SNV advisers in four SNV active districts with JAFs, and the UNDP focussed MDV Methodology of instruments and surveys developed and improved and survey work begun SNV Rwanda

13. Challenges Unclear procedures – slow start Funding challenges – long delays –Only 25 percent available in the first instance –Difficulties applying Prodoc/ Atlas – but consequent linking with UNDP MDG program proved valuable Recruitment procedures – slow approval Staff turnover at UNDP Lack of staff and time constraints at local level – district decentralisation slow 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 13

14. Good practices, emerging innovations Developing commitment between SNV and UNDP, CD and RR, focal points and technical advisers Building on collaborative work between development partners, INGOs, NGOs and government staff Working in harmony with Government policy of EDPRS and decentralisation policies Taking advantage of SNV work with local government in districts at meso level and UNDP focus on national policy Building AA4 into SNV sector work in the districts with several Advisers and UNDP MDG focus and mutual sharing of strategies 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 14

15. Good practices, emerging innovations Participative approaches for the comprehensive surveys –Identifying achievements of PRSP and gender –Capacity for gender mainstreaming within the district governments Overall development of goals and achievements within the local context –Looks beyond traditional areas of education and health to WaSH infrastructure, land ownership, agriculture, credit, economic development –Deals with gender-specific issues, GBV, tr, g-d data Ongoing cooperation with UNCDF, UNIFEM, local govts 3-Jun-14 UNDP-SNV Focal Points Meeting Nairobi !6-17 May 2008 15