Report / White Paper

The present document comprises a set of policy recommendations that define a global agenda on gender and decentralization. It emerged from the analysis and experiences shared during the Conference and the work of IDRC-supported researchers.

This book looks at methodologies for time use surveys in developing countries, especially the Pacific and the importance of unpaid care work.

The report provides in depth presentations on different aspects of ‘culture’ and its effect on women and violence against women. It also sets out effective strategies for addressing culture at the community, national and international level.

The report presents testimonies from women’s groups involved in the relief efforts which indicate that women are more vulnerable and at risk during natural disasters.

This book analyzes the manifestations of fundamentalisms in the Asia-Pacific region and their impact on women as well as on democracy and politics in general. It includes strategies adopted by women’s groups and progressive women’s movements to resist these fundametalist developments.

The assessment is designed to identify the specific elements and approaches which were most effective in encouraging women’s participation and leadership in political parties.

This primer highlights some of the key gender-related issues regarding e-governance in the context of UNDP’s Democratic Governance work.

This study analyzes the impact of armed conflict on women and girls. It also describes the relevant international legal framework and assesses its implementation; and reviews the gender perspectives in peace processes as well as in peace operations.