2.6 Why use a gender perspective in Integrated Water Resources Management?
A gender perspective in IWRM is necessary for a variety of reasons, as outlined in this section
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A gender perspective in IWRM is necessary for a variety of reasons, as outlined in this section
2.6.1. Concern for effectiveness and efficiency in water sector programmes and projects. 2.6.2 Concern for environmental sustainability 2.6.3. Need for an accurate analysis of water resources use 2.6.4 Concern for gender equality, equity and empowerment 2.6.5 Realisation of international commitments by governments and partners 2.6.6 Participatory processes in IWRM initiatives need to recognise inequalities and differences between women and men 2.6.7 Participatory methods used to introduce gender equality issues 2.6.8 Participatory methods illustrate different perceptions of well-being
2.1 Introducing IWRM2.2 Introducing Gender2.3 Defining Gender2.4 The Historical Framework of Gender2.5 Principles of IWRM and their Gender Implications2.7 Mainstreaming Gender in Water Management
2.8 References and resources (Word) Chapter 2 Gender and IWRM (PDF) Chapter 2 Gender and IWRM (Word)2.8 References and Resources (PDF)
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