Evaluation Team
The analysis and preparation of the report were undertaken by Lee Alexander Risby (as Principal Evaluation Officer in OPEV), and David Todd, consultant, under the supervision of Mr. Colin Kirk (as Director, OPEV), and Ms. Odile Keller (Division Manager, OPEV.2).
Objective
The objectives of the evaluation synthesis are to:
- Examine experiences in mainstreaming gender equality across multilateral and bilateral donor organizations, and in so doing,
- Highlight trends (commonalities and differences) in findings, challenges faced and good practices
Main Findings
- Leadership has not consistently supported or prioritized the mainstreaming of gender equality and policy, resulting in what has become widely described as "policy evaporation."
- The absence of accountability and incentive structures has limited the achievement of results.
- Financial and human resources have not been sufficient to enable effective mainstreaming of gender equality within donor organizations and interventions
- Many gender mainstreaming procedures and practices have been introduced and actively pursued for a short period, before gradually declining in use.
- Results reporting and learning have been seriously constrained by inconsistent approaches to monitoring and evaluation
- Integrating gender equality into new aid modalities presents many new challenges to donor organizations.
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