5. Tools for Mainstreaming Gender in Transport

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This module presents tools which provide clear "how to" tips, steps, checklists and models for mainstreaming gender in transport policies, strategies and projects. It is organized in terms of gender responsive approaches to transport and key intervention points where these and other approaches can be strategically used for mainstreaming gender in transport. Gender and transport checklists have been prepared for each stage of the project cycle for project teams.

Gender-Responsive Approaches to Transport

• Social assessment
• Capacity building
• Participatory techniques
• Communication strategies
• Social and Community Mobilization
• Advocacy

Intervention Points for Gender Mainstreaming in the Transport Sector

• Policy Level:
  
  
  • National policy enabling environment for gender mainstreaming
  • Sectoral policy (transportation policies and strategies)
• Project Level:
  
  
  • Identification
  • Preparation and design
  • Appraisal
  • Implementation and supervision
  • Monitoring and evaluation