1. Achieving the MDGs: RBA Training Workshop Module 6: Gender Equality 9-12 May 2005

2. www.unmillenniumproject.org2 Role of Gender Needs Assessment Estimation of resources needed to implement comprehensive gender interventions across multiple sectors Advocacy tool to ensure appropriate gender interventions are included and budgeted for across all other sectors during budget formulation/PRSP discussions Monitoring tool to ensure implementation of programs to address issues of gender inequality against quantifiable targets

3. www.unmillenniumproject.org3 Seven Strategic Priorities to meet MDG3 on Gender Equality

4. www.unmillenniumproject.org4 Gender Needs Assessment Approach (1) Sector-specific Interventions to reach women Total Gender Needs Gender Interventions Awareness of Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues Helping transition of girls to work Encouraging political participation Ending violence against women Systemic Issues

5. www.unmillenniumproject.org5 Gender Needs Assessment Approach (2) Country demographic data Costs per beneficiary TOTAL COSTS Target Population Target coverage rates Cost components for key interventions

6. www.unmillenniumproject.org6 Gender Needs Assessment Approach (3) Interventions reaching women include agriculture, nutrition, education, womens empowerment, child and maternal health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, access to essential medicines, water and sanitation, environment, improving the lives of slum dwellers, science and technology, transport and energy infrastructure. Gender analysis covers direct gender interventions not covered elsewhere

7. www.unmillenniumproject.org7 Interventions Reaching Women Across Sectors (1)

8. www.unmillenniumproject.org8 Interventions Reaching Women Across Sectors (2)

9. www.unmillenniumproject.org9 Interventions Reaching Women Across Sectors (3) * Not yet costed

10. www.unmillenniumproject.org10 Interventions Reaching Women Across Sectors (4)

11. www.unmillenniumproject.org11 Components of Gender Needs Assessment

12. www.unmillenniumproject.org12 Illustrative Targets Awareness100 percent coverage Sensitization50 percent of all bureaucrats 100 percent of women electoral candidates Vocational training25 percent of all adolescent girls Counseling services50 percent of population at risk* Shelter services10 percent of population at risk* * Based on prevalence rates

13. www.unmillenniumproject.org13 Illustrative Costs and Key Challenges Developing a comprehensive list of interventions Ensuring that sector specific interventions are addressed in the other needs assessments Setting operational targets in line with the MDGs Estimating systemic needs to address gender biases