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Introduction to Results-Based Management and Gender Equality Cheryl Hebert CESO Advisor BGA, Ministry of Home Affairs, Suriname October 22, 2018

Workshop Learning Outcomes 1. Increased understanding of key concepts of RBM and the relationship to gender equality. 2. A shared analysis by participants of the gaps and issues to achieve gender equality in Suriname and steps forward. 3. Increased ability to apply RBM methods to policy development, monitoring and evaluation to reduce gender inequalities. 4. Increased understanding of participants’ roles in the process of development, monitoring and evaluation of the gender policy and action plan 2018-2022. 5. Increased ability to strategize and take action despite persistent challenges.

Overview of Workshop – Content Map RBM - RBM Key Gender RBM RBM in Problem What & Steps – Equality Methods Action Analysis Why? How? Policy & Tools

Workshop Expectations - Verwachtingen  What do you want to learn - most important thing?  How can you contribute to your learning? Please put answers on a note and put up on the wall. The facilitator will review later.

Assumptions - Veronderstellingen  Conscious and unconscious beliefs (validated or otherwise)  About existing conditions that may affect the achievement of outcomes What assumptions do you have about Results-Based Management? Write those on a piece of paper for discussion later.

Working together - expectations  Participatory approach – take part in discussions/ask questions  Respect one another – allow room for differing opinions  Prepare to share knowledge with colleagues who are not at this workshop so they can benefit and contribute to change process  Time management – begin on time; any flexibility for end time?  Pro-active – aim to address problems/empowerment  Other expectations…..

What is Results-Based Management (RBM)?  a strategic management approach – “life cycle” approach  integrates strategy, people, resources, processes and measurements  to improve decision-making, transparency and accountability RBM is about effectiveness; it aims to maximize the achievement of ultimate outcomes – improvements in people’s lives.

RBM allows us to:  define realistic, expected results based on appropriate analyses – e.g. gender analysis  clearly identify beneficiaries and design programs/policies to meet their needs - e.g. rural women  assess and document progress toward outcomes – e.g. gender equality  organize data and information (collect, synthesize, analyze) to build sound knowledge - evidence-based  identify and manage risks – explore ways to mitigate risks  learn from experience – integrate lessons learned into decision- making and correct interventions as necessary  report on results achieved and resources involved

Why RBM?  Pressure on governments world- wide toward greater transparency and accountability  Public concern about escalating deficits - tighter budgets to perform same work; need for efficiency  Increased globalization and efforts toward international frameworks – i.e. SDGs  Alignment with normative frameworks – e.g. CEDAW  Evidence-based decision-making for effective policy

Current Situation Gender Equality in Suriname International and National Context Bureau Gender Affairs

Group Discussion: RBM and Gender Equality  Do the findings of the Situational Analysis make sense; any other gaps or issues?  What are the emerging priorities?  Why is it important to use a results-based approach to address gender gaps and issues?

Key Steps in RBM Planning & Design Plan Policy Stakeholder Participation Evaluate Implement Monitor

Problem analysis  Identify and define the problem – gender analysis  What is the problem for men and women?  How do men and women experience the problem?  Consider the gender factors or dimensions and the different experiences of men and women.  Consider other groups of people impacted – rural, disabled, etc.  What are the underlying causes of the problem?  Any signs of discrimination – laws, policies, procedures  Any differences in relation to access to resources, benefits, participation, etc.  Cultural norms – stereotypes, traditional laws that may discriminate

Gender Dimensions – Examining Gender Inequality • sex composition of • distribution such as land, target/ population technology, money, group political power • representation of • access to and benefits women and men in from health, education, decision – making – etc. public & private • opportunities to contribute – voice & influence Participation Resources Norms and Rights values • gender roles, responsibilities division • human rights including of labour, attitudes and freedom from violence behaviour • access to justice – legal, • Inequalities in the political or socio-economic value attached to men • capacity to exercise rights and women (masculine, feminine) 14

Human-rights-based approach to RBM  Human-rights approach means that programs and policies are guided by human rights principles in the process of reaching results.  Principles - referred to as PANEL include:  Participation - the right of everyone to participate in decisions which affect their human rights; participation must be active, free, meaningful and attending to issues of accessibility (including access to information which can be understood).  Accountability - requires effective monitoring of human rights standards and remedies for HR breaches; relies on appropriate laws, policies, institutions, administrative procedures and mechanisms of redress – results should specify realization of HR

Human-rights- based approach…cont’d  Non-discrimination and equality – in the realization of rights all forms of discrimination must be prohibited, prevented and eliminated; also requires the prioritisation of those in the most marginalised situations who face the biggest barriers to realising their rights.  Empowerment of rights-holders - individuals and communities should know their rights and be fully supported to participate in the development of policy and practices which affect their lives and to claim rights where necessary.  Legality requires the recognition of rights as legally enforceable entitlements and is linked in to national and international human rights law.

Understand Government’s Starting Point - Foundation Legal/policy framework Institutional Budget and Mechanisms Financing Gender and Capacity Equality Monitoring & Action Reporting Planning

Legal/policy Framework to support gender equality  Overarching legal/policy framework to support gender equality – national legislation, strategy, law supporting regulations  Alignment of framework to international legislation and conventions – CEDAW, SDGs  Analysis of existing policies, laws and programs that potentially discriminate against women and plans to address those  Methods to track changes and report on compliance in a timely manner - CEDAW

Institutional Mechanisms to support legal/policy  Assigned ministry established to lead, coordinate and monitor gender mainstreaming agenda  A clear and strong mandate and authority of designated body  Identification of other ministries, departments and stakeholders who play a role  Clarity of roles, responsibilities, accountabilities and resources  Coordinating mechanisms established to ensure coherence across programs and activities  Mechanisms in place to engage others (key stakeholders, civil society) in planning, monitoring and evaluation

Action planning to support policy/legal framework  Action plans/frameworks in place across all government ministries, departments and agencies  Action plans that include:  indicators and time-bound and measureable targets;  specific responsibilities for implementation;  mechanisms for monitoring and reporting;  financial and human resources required  Supported by appropriate information, baseline data collection and analysis  Engagement of key stakeholders to play a role in implementation (universities, private sector, civil society)

Monitoring & reporting on implementation  Completed gender-based analysis assessing gaps and issues  Gender equality outcomes, indicators, baseline data and targets aligned with legislation and conventions – human rights, gender equality  Ministries, organizations responsible for collecting, consolidating and analyzing data – assessment of capacity  Relevant data is sufficiently disaggregated by sex, age, and other forms of inequality, where possible (urban-rural, ethnicity)  Participatory methods of planning, data collection, monitoring and evaluation

Budget and Financing for Implementation  Government analysis and determination of financial and human resources required to implement actions plans  Gender-responsive budgeting within government  Allocation of budgets to achieve progress across the different elements of the framework including for designated institutions  Financial resources are:  disbursed in a timely fashion  used for intended purposes  achieve the intended outcomes

Questions and Discussion