Gender and development: bridging the gap between research and action

Practitioners may ask why they should address gender issues in development. Aside from the obvious answer—that gender equality is a basic human right and in that sense is integral to development—many disparities in development outcomes stem from gender differences. While practitioners are often know...

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Main Authors: Quisumbing, Agnes R., McClafferty, Bonnie
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2006
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/160424
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description Practitioners may ask why they should address gender issues in development. Aside from the obvious answer—that gender equality is a basic human right and in that sense is integral to development—many disparities in development outcomes stem from gender differences. While practitioners are often knowledge-able about general development or technical issues, many lack the understanding and resources necessary to effectively integrate gender issues into specific projects and public policy. Further, many practitioners are not convinced of the importance of gender issues, or they may find it difficult to navigate approaches in the context of development.
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spelling CGSpace1604242025-11-06T04:43:58Z Gender and development: bridging the gap between research and action Quisumbing, Agnes R. McClafferty, Bonnie gender development research households property rights project evaluation needs assessment Practitioners may ask why they should address gender issues in development. Aside from the obvious answer—that gender equality is a basic human right and in that sense is integral to development—many disparities in development outcomes stem from gender differences. While practitioners are often knowledge-able about general development or technical issues, many lack the understanding and resources necessary to effectively integrate gender issues into specific projects and public policy. Further, many practitioners are not convinced of the importance of gender issues, or they may find it difficult to navigate approaches in the context of development. 2006 2024-11-21T09:50:45Z 2024-11-21T09:50:45Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/160424 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Quisumbing, Agnes R.; McClafferty, Bonnie. Gender and development: bridging the gap between research and action. Issue Brief. 44. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/160424
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title Gender and development: bridging the gap between research and action
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title_short Gender and development: bridging the gap between research and action
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development
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households
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project evaluation
needs assessment
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