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Analysis of gender mainstreaming in capacity development for disaster risk reduction

Lubna, Hawwa (2026) VBRM15 20212
Division of Risk Management and Societal Safety
Abstract
Using Swedish Civil Contingency Agency (MSB) as a case study, this
paper reviews the implementation of gender mainstreaming across seven
DRR capacity development projects implemented between 2007-2017.
Documentation and semi-structured interviews with the project managers
responsible for the projects were used as main data sources. The
overall finding of the study showed that gender was mainstreamed
throughout the projects in a sporadic and inconsistent manner. Gender
mainstreaming was predominantly driven externally from MSB’s side to
reflect gender-sensitivity, rather than as a planned and monitored
effort to strengthen capacities of the targeted individuals and
organisations working with DRR. Key weaknesses were... (More)
Using Swedish Civil Contingency Agency (MSB) as a case study, this
paper reviews the implementation of gender mainstreaming across seven
DRR capacity development projects implemented between 2007-2017.
Documentation and semi-structured interviews with the project managers
responsible for the projects were used as main data sources. The
overall finding of the study showed that gender was mainstreamed
throughout the projects in a sporadic and inconsistent manner. Gender
mainstreaming was predominantly driven externally from MSB’s side to
reflect gender-sensitivity, rather than as a planned and monitored
effort to strengthen capacities of the targeted individuals and
organisations working with DRR. Key weaknesses were identified in
terms low female participation, as well as inadequate attention to
analysing gender capacity needs and lack of gender-sensitive
monitoring and evaluation. The study shows gender awareness trainings
were mainly carried out either as stand-alone or integrated
activities, and these resulted in increased awareness and knowledge
of gender and DRR issues at the individual level. Gender capacities
at organisational and institutional level remained neglected overall.
The main challenges to gender mainstreaming identified by the project
managers include, limited support from partner organisations; resource
constraints; attitudes of project managers; and the absence of
standardised gender sensitive M&E framework. (Less)
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author
Lubna, Hawwa
supervisor
organization
course
VBRM15 20212
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Gender, Disaster Risk Reduction, Gender Mainstreaming, Capacity Development
language
English
id
9244436
date added to LUP
2026-06-26 10:05:18
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2026-06-26 10:05:18
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  abstract     = {{Using Swedish Civil Contingency Agency (MSB) as a case study, this 
paper reviews the implementation of gender mainstreaming across seven 
DRR capacity development projects implemented between 2007-2017. 
Documentation and semi-structured interviews with the project managers 
responsible for the projects were used as main data sources. The 
overall finding of the study showed that gender was mainstreamed 
throughout the projects in a sporadic and inconsistent manner. Gender 
mainstreaming was predominantly driven externally from MSB’s side to 
reflect gender-sensitivity, rather than as a planned and monitored 
effort to strengthen capacities of the targeted individuals and 
organisations working with DRR. Key weaknesses were identified in 
terms low female participation, as well as inadequate attention to 
analysing gender capacity needs and lack of gender-sensitive 
monitoring and evaluation. The study shows gender awareness trainings 
were mainly carried out either as stand-alone or integrated 
activities, and these resulted in increased awareness and knowledge 
of gender and DRR issues at the individual level. Gender capacities 
at organisational and institutional level remained neglected overall. 
The main challenges to gender mainstreaming identified by the project 
managers include, limited support from partner organisations; resource 
constraints; attitudes of project managers; and the absence of 
standardised gender sensitive M&E framework.}},
  author       = {{Lubna, Hawwa}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Analysis of gender mainstreaming in capacity development for disaster risk reduction}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}