Navigating gender in African cities : synthesis report of rapid gender and pro-poor assessments in the 17 cities of the Water for African Cities (WAC) II Programme
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Abstract:
This Report is a synthesis report of the participatory and Rapid Gender Assessment (RGA) Reports that were conducted in the 17 cities of the Water for African Cities (WAC) II Programme. They represent the first stage of the Gender Mainstreaming Strategy Initiative of the WAC. The Report in front of you is the outcome of the compilation of 17 reports of the WAC cities. What these cities have in common that they are African, but otherwise they differ tremendously — culturally, politically, institutionally, legally, economically and socially. To say anything about the 17 cities in general terms and still be valid is very difficult. Nevertheless, the red thread running
through all the cities’ water situations is to be found in the position of women, which needs serious attention of UN-Habitat and all the national and city governments. In the near future, improvements should be realised based on the serious mainstreaming of gender in water management for increased efficiency, impact, equity and sustainability.
Authors:
Kouassi Effebi Ango, P.
,
Roberts, L.
,
Tesfay, H.
,
Diallo, K.
,
Niang, D.
,
Akilimali, G.S.I.
,
Sishaw, Y.W.
,
Enie, R.O.M.
,
Teshome, B.M.
,
Ezeji, J.I.
,
Balinda, A.T.
,
Bushayija, J.
,
Mtamila, V.M.
,
Minyengu, T.
,
Ikumi, P.N.
,
Ndeye Ndoye, C.B.
,
Amougou, A.
Category:
General
Keywords:
gender
,
infrastructure
,
water
,
women
Language:
eng
Organization:
Gender and water Alliance
,
ActionAid Nederland
Organization:
UN-HABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme
PAGE:
111
Place:
Dieren [etc.]
Publisher:
GWA [etc.]
Year:
[2006]
Region:
Africa
Right:
© 2006 GWA & UN-HABITAT
Subject:
Social and Political Change
Title:
Navigating gender in African cities : synthesis report of rapid gender and pro-poor assessments in the 17 cities of the Water for African Cities (WAC) II Programme