Overview

This is one of the sectoral guides that are part of the Gender Management System (GMS) resource kit, a series of publications presenting GMS. GMS is an innovative system developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat for gender mainstreaming. The system is a comprehensive network of structures, mechanisms and processes for bringing a gender perspective to bear on all government policies, plans, programmes and projects. The kit consists of a handbook which present the GMS in detail; sectoral guides to gender mainstreaming in specific sectors; and resource documents to assist the user in gender analysis, monitoring, evaluation and other aspects of gender mainstreaming. Each sectoral guide also has a corresponding Quick Guide - a short, user-friendly publication presenting the essential points. It is designed for policy makers, planners, field staff and other government personnel involved in gender mainstreaming, as well as for academic users, NGOs, the private sector and other who have a stake in advancing gender equality and equity.

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Author:   Gita Sen
Publisher:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Imprint:   Commonwealth Secretariat
ISBN:  

9780850926002

ISBN 10:   0850926009
Pages:   36
Publication Date:   01 June 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface Executive Summary 1. Introduction Defining Gender Mandates for Gender Equality and Equity in the Finance Sector Ministries of Finance and Gender 2. The Changing Role of Ministries of Finance Ministries of Finance Then Ministries of Finance Now Ministries of Finance and Macroeconomic Management Ministries of Finance and Structural Reforms 3. Mainstreaming Gender in the Work of Ministries of Finance What does Engendering Mean for Macroeconomic Policy? Engendering Ministries of Finance 4. Institutional and Attitudinal Concerns Promoting Attitudinal Change 5. Recommendations for Action Strategic Areas of Action References

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