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All Things Gender: An analysis of IM’s Gender Mainstreaming from policy to practice across regions

Wreh, Jartu LU (2024) MIDM19 20241
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Department of Human Geography
Abstract
Since its adoption into the global agenda, gender mainstreaming (GM) has been a pivotal strategy for promoting gender equality. This research explores the translation of GM policy from strategy documentation to practical application within a non-governmental organization (NGO), specifically Individuell Människohjälp (IM): Swedish Development Partner, which posits itself as a feminist organization. The study reviews current literature on the evolution of gender mainstreaming and the factors influencing its implementation. It analyzes these factors using cultural contingency theory and organizational cultural theory. Combining an extensive desk study of IM's policy documents with interviews of key gender experts from various IM regional... (More)
Since its adoption into the global agenda, gender mainstreaming (GM) has been a pivotal strategy for promoting gender equality. This research explores the translation of GM policy from strategy documentation to practical application within a non-governmental organization (NGO), specifically Individuell Människohjälp (IM): Swedish Development Partner, which posits itself as a feminist organization. The study reviews current literature on the evolution of gender mainstreaming and the factors influencing its implementation. It analyzes these factors using cultural contingency theory and organizational cultural theory. Combining an extensive desk study of IM's policy documents with interviews of key gender experts from various IM regional offices across the global north and south, the research provides insights into implementing GM across diverse regional contexts. Through a comparative lens, the study aims to uncover adaptable strategies and learnings across IM regional offices and provide insights on creating more effective GM policies in practice. The findings are expected to contribute to the broader discourse on gender mainstreaming, offering practical recommendations for NGOs striving to enhance gender equality within their organizational frameworks and operations. (Less)
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Wreh, Jartu LU
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MIDM19 20241
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H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
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English
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9170701
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  abstract     = {{Since its adoption into the global agenda, gender mainstreaming (GM) has been a pivotal strategy for promoting gender equality. This research explores the translation of GM policy from strategy documentation to practical application within a non-governmental organization (NGO), specifically Individuell Människohjälp (IM): Swedish Development Partner, which posits itself as a feminist organization. The study reviews current literature on the evolution of gender mainstreaming and the factors influencing its implementation. It analyzes these factors using cultural contingency theory and organizational cultural theory. Combining an extensive desk study of IM's policy documents with interviews of key gender experts from various IM regional offices across the global north and south, the research provides insights into implementing GM across diverse regional contexts. Through a comparative lens, the study aims to uncover adaptable strategies and learnings across IM regional offices and provide insights on creating more effective GM policies in practice. The findings are expected to contribute to the broader discourse on gender mainstreaming, offering practical recommendations for NGOs striving to enhance gender equality within their organizational frameworks and operations.}},
  author       = {{Wreh, Jartu}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{All Things Gender: An analysis of IM’s Gender Mainstreaming from policy to practice across regions}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}