Topic 1 Measuring impact of gender equality actions

  1. Set up a holistic plan to measure the impact of gender equality action

Fundamental principles:

  • Objectives

  • Measures

  • Indicators

  • Targets

  • Timeline

  • Division of responsibilities

Goal:

Increase gender equality rates in organisations.

Identify and use existing resources when planning the measures.

It is important to bear in mind the: 

  1. Sustainability

  2. Specification of the timeline

  3. Alliances

  • Facilitate success or outreach indicators

  • Enhance feedback about on-going changes

  • Take effective actions and create accountability

Different tools can be used for investigating gender inequalities, bias and imbalances at all levels.

Examples: pilot studies, surveys, focus groups, interviews

Gender Equality Plans should mobilise a large number of different actions within the organisation.