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Gender-Responsive LGU (GeRL) Assessment Tool

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Designed to measure the extent of gender responsiveness of LGUs as:

1. organization

2. its delivery of basic services and facilities

* Formerly called as the Gender Responsive LGU (GeRL)

Ka Ba? Self Assessment Tool

Gender-Responsive LGU (GeRL) Assessment Tool

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Gather data and information on the level of GAD mainstreaming efforts and practices of Local Government Units

Monitor and evaluate gender responsiveness of the LGU as an organization and in its delivery of basic services and facilities

Identify the gaps and corresponding strategies towards achieving gender-responsive local governance

Purpose of the GeRL Assessment Tool

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RA 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women

PCW-DILG-DBM-NEDA

JMC 2013-01 and JMC 2016-01

Local Government Code of the Philippines

Policy Basis of the enhanced GeRL Assessment Tool

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Policy Basis of the enhanced GeRL Assessment Tool

Philippine Plan for Gender-responsive Development

Women’s Edge Plan

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Policy Basis of the enhanced GeRL Assessment Tool

Seal of Good Local Governance

Community-Based Monitoring System

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RA 8988 or ECCD Act
RA 9208 or Anti-trafficking in Persons Act of 2003
RA 7877 or Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995
RA 9262 or Anti-VAWC Law
RA 8353 or Anti-Rape Law
DILG VAW Performance Standards
PNP Performance Standards
RA 10354 or RP RH Act

Policy Basis of the enhanced GeRL Assessment Tool

Other relevant laws

AO 2008-029 or Implementing Health Reforms for Rapid Reduction of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality
RA 9994 or Expanded Senior Citizen Act- Health Insurance
RA 9344 or Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
Memorandum Circular 2009-180
Philippine Mental Health Act of 2018
HUDCC LGU Guidebook for Local Housing

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� �Composition of GeRL Tool Assessment Team�

Planning and Development Office

Chair, GAD Focal Point System-TWG

GFPS Secretariat

Representatives from different LGU offices

Directs and facilitates the process of administering the GeRL Assessment

Tool;

guides the respondents in discussing each indicator;

and draws up

conclusions and consensus on the rating based on supporting documents;

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� �Composition of GeRL Tool Assessment Team�

Planning and Development Office

Chair, GAD Focal Point System-TWG

GFPS Secretariat

Representatives from different LGU offices

Ensures participation of different units and individuals by coordinating the

schedule and venue of the assessment; and

prepares the GAD-related

documents as reference materials in administering the GeRL Assessment

Tool;

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� �Composition of GeRL Tool Assessment Team�

Planning and Development Office

Chair, GAD Focal Point System-TWG

GFPS Secretariat

Representatives from different LGU offices

Documents the highlights of the assessment; and

ensures the accuracy and

completeness of the information provided by the assessment team.

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� Six (6) Parts of the GeRL Assessment Tool�

FORM B: GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITIES

The indicators in this form determine the LGU’s gender responsiveness in terms of its policies, plans, and institutional capabilities.

FORM C: GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES

The indicators in this form determine the LGU’s gender responsiveness in the delivery of basic services and facilities.

FORM A: LGU BASIC INFORMATION

Contains the basic profile of the LGU, including officials, demographics, and economic information, among others.

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� Six (6) Parts of the GeRL Assessment Tool�

FORM E: GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL RATING SUMMARY

This form summarizes the rating for the main performance areas in Forms B and C.

FORM F: LGU ACTION POINTS

This form contains the gaps or gender issues identified based on the results of the assessment of indicators, specifically those with ratings of zero (0) or one (1).

FORM D: GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL SCORE SHEET

This form reflects the score per indicator in Forms B and C.

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Composition of the Team

Administration of the Tool

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GUIDE TO USING THE GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL

Fill out Form A: LGU Basic Information

Ensure that updated and accurate information are reflected in the profile form, as this will serve as reference in accomplishing the succeeding parts of the GeRL ASSESSMENT Tool.

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GUIDE TO USING THE GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL

Set the Period of Assessment to be covered, preferably three (3) years prior to the assessment year; (Example: if year of assessment is 2019; years to be covered include 2016,2017 & 2018)

The Assessment Team must agree on the answer for each item. The answers should represent the group’s consensus for each indicator.

As needed, consultation with other LGU stakeholders maybe conducted.

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GUIDE TO USING THE GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL

Fill out Form B: Assessment Tool for Organizational Capacities

Fill out Form C: Basic Services and Facilities

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� PARTS of the GeRL Assessment Tool�

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� ��GeRL Tool Main Performance Areas�

Aligned with relevant indicators of good local governance (such as the Local Governance Performance Management System [LGPMS]);

Three (3) Main performance areas under the Organization Level:

Administrative Governance,
Valuing The Fundamentals of Good Governance,
Local Institutional Capacity;

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� ��GeRL Tool Main Performance Areas�

Aligned with relevant indicators of good local governance (such as the Local Governance Performance Management System [LGPMS]);

Three (3) Main performance areas under Basic Services and Facilities:

Social Development,
Economic Development,; and
Environmental Development

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Summary of Indicators for Forms B and C

GeRL Assessment Tool Indicators	Total Number of Indicators
I. ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES	49
A. Administrative Governance (5 Sub-performance Areas)	32
B. Valuing Fundamentals of Good Governance (3 Sub-performance Areas)	8
C. Local Institutional Capacity (1 Sub-performance Areas)	9
II. BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES	52
A. Social Development (6 Sub-performance Areas)	32
B. Economic Development (3 Sub-performance Areas)	16
C. Environmental Development	4
Total No. of GeRL Assessment Tool Indicators	101

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GUIDE TO USING THE GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL

Should there be indicators not applicable to the LGU’s context, please do not mark the rating scale or give any rating.

Such indicators will not be considered in the GeRL Assessment Tool total rating score of the LGU. Specify why the indicator is not applicable to the LGU in the ‘Remarks’ column.

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Fill out Form B: Assessment Tool for Organizational Capacities

Fill out Form C: Basic Services and Facilities

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GUIDE TO USING THE GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL

Compute the sub-average rating, average rating, total average rating, and over-all rating.

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GUIDE TO USING THE GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL

Transfer all the scores to Form D: GeRL Assessment Tool Score Sheet and Form E: GeRL Assessment Tool Rating Summary

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Interpretation of the Total GeRL Assessment Tool Score

TOTAL SCORE	LEVEL DESCRIPTION	INTERPRETATION
0 to 1.5	GAD is invisible	Does not show differential positive impact for gender relations or equality between women and men
1.51 to 2.75	Gender Neutral	Slightly manifests gender responsiveness by identifying initial efforts to establish GAD in the organizational structures, policies, and programs
2.76 to 3.25	Gender Sensitive	Adequately manifests gender responsiveness by identifying and implementing changes to organizational structures, policies, and programs, but does not actively address gender issues
3.26 to 3.80	Gender-Responsive	Manifests a systematic approach and is moving towards advanced stages of being gender-responsive
3.81 to 4.00	Fully Gender-Responsive	Has institutionalized a comprehensive approach to making the LGU gender-responsive

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GUIDE TO USING THE GeRL ASSESSMENT TOOL

Identify the GAPS and Weaknesses; Action Points

List down the gender gaps that the LGU will prioritize using Form F: LGU Action Points.

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Linking Results of GeRL Assessment to

GM to GPB/ GAD Code /LDPs

Organization gender issues and concerns
Client focused- gender issues and concerns faced by female and male clients.
Identification of Gaps and Interventions (Organizational Competencies & Basic Services and Facilities , timelines, and responsible offices

Reflecting issues and strategies for a particular year in that year’s GPB;
Considering results in the development of local GAD Codes; LDPs among others

GeRL Results

GM

GPB / GAD Agenda

GAD Code / LDPs

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Linking Results of GeRL Assessment

to Gender Mainstreaming and

GAD Planning and Budgeting

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TRANSLATING GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS �TO GENDER ISSUES

GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
I. Administrative Governance
A. Policies on the establishment of institutional mechanisms
LGU has no GAD Code (2) Policy on the creation of GAD M & E Team is drafted.	Lack of capacity of LGU officials and personnel to develop GAD Code; Low appreciation of LGU officials on gender and development; Lack of capacity among LGU Officials to develop policies on the creation of GAD M & E.

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
I. Administrative Governance
B. Policies on the protection and promotion of women's human rights consistent with national laws and international standards
Ordinance or policy on anti-discrimination based on SOGIE is drafted (4) GAD perspective is not integrated in sectoral ordinances, resolutions, Eos, and other local issuances (7)	Lack of appreciation among LGU officials on SOGIE-related issues, thus, not a priority. Lack of appreciation among LGU officials in integrating GAD perspective in local policy issuances.

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
I. Administrative Governance
C. Local Development Plans and GAD Agenda
GAD Agenda is drafted (1) LGU is collecting data and information for GAD M & E Report (6)	Lack of capacity of LGU GFPS or personnel to finalize the GAD Agenda; Lack resources to fund the finalization of the GAD Agenda Lack of capacity among LGU officials to develop and sustain a monitoring and evaluation system.

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
I. Administrative Governance
D. Human Resource Management and Development
20% or less of LDC members are oriented on GAD concepts and mandates (5) LCE does not support GAD	Lack of interest among LDCs to attend GAD-related orientations and concepts. Lack of appreciation on GAD concerns and issues

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
I. Administrative Governance
E. Resource Allocation and Financial Accountability
Less than 5% of LGU’s budget is allocated to implement GAD PAPs in the last three years (2) LGU’s GAD budget is not utilized to implement GPB in the last three years (3)	Non-prioritization of the implementation of GPB Lack of capacity of LGU GFPS to prepare GPB. Lack of support form LGU officials on the allocation of budget for GAD PAPs Lack of capacity of GFPS to implement GPBs; Lack of support from LGU officials on the utilization and implementation of GPB

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
II. Valuing the Fundamentals of Good Governance
A. Participation and Representation in Leadership Positions and Special Bodies
One (1) LSB has at least 40% women as permanent members (1) Women’s sectoral group is not represented in the Sanggunian (2)	Inadequate knowledge and awareness on the significance of women participation to LSB among LGU officials. Less prioritization of women issues in the Sanggunian Lack of support to women’s sectoral group participation in the Sanggunian No women sectoral group in the LGU

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
II. Valuing the Fundamentals of Good Governance
B. Communication System on GAD
GAD-related IEC material for LGU personnel is drafted (1) There is no GAD corner or link in the official website (5)	Lack of support from officials in the development of GAD-related IECs/materials; No specific office/personnel assigned to finalize the GAD-IEC No budget/resources allocated for the establishment of GAD corner; No GFPS/office to lead the establishment of GAD corner

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
III. LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY
A. Organizational Capacity
One focal person is assigned as GFPS (2)	Low level of appreciation among LGU Officials on creation of GFPS; No policy issued on the creation of GFPS

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TRANSLATING GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS �TO GENDER ISSUES

GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES: Social Development Sector
A. Social Welfare and Development Services
One primary intervention service for SGVB and human trafficking is provided by the LGU (1) One structure, service and facility for the reintegration of SGVB and human trafficking victims/survivors is/are provided by the LGU (3)	Less prioritization for programs and services related to primary prevention of gender-based violence and trafficking survivors given by LGU officials. Limited access of SGVB survivors to primary intervention services Less prioritization for the putting up of cross-cutting structures and action services and facilities for gender-based violence and human trafficking survivors/victims given by LGU officials. No resources allocated for the establishment or provision of services/facilities. Limited access

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
B. Health Services
No RPRH service or facility for pre-pregnancy planning is provided by the LGU (1) One to two RPRH service/s and facilti/es for antenatal care is/are provided by the LGU (2)	No resources allocated for the establishment or construction of RPRH services/facilities Increasing number of unplanned pregnancies Less prioritization on reproductive health and facilities for pre-pregnancy and labor and delivery given by LGU officials; Increasing incidence of post-natal complications in the LGU.

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
C. Safety and Protection Services
One to two service/s and faciliti/es is/are provided by the LGU. (2) No gender-sensitive service or facility for women and children with disabilities (5)	Less priority given by LGU officials in developing intervention programs for CICLs. Low levels of awareness among LGU officials to develop gender-sensitive services and facility/es for women and children with disabilities. No gender-sensitive service or facility for women and children with disabilities

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
D. Education Related Services
No scholarship programs for non-traditional fields are provided by the LGU (1) LGU has no SDD on Education (3)	Less priority given by LGU officials to addressed education related needs of the marginalized students to enter non-traditional fields of profession. LGU has no clear policy on the use of SDD on Education for planning and program development. LGU has no SDD on education

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
E. Housing
No housing program, services or facility that is responsive to the needs of marginalized sectors is provided by the LGU (1)	Less priority is given by LGU officials on the development of housing programs, services or facilities responsive to the needs of marginalized sectors.

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
F. Social Infrastructure
No express lanes in places and structures managed or owned by the LGU (1) No separate functional toilets for men and women with clean and running water in places and structures managed by the LGU.) (3)	Low level of awareness among LGU Key Program Implementers to develop accessible features for government establishments and structures. Less priority given by LGU officials to addressed the need for a functional and clean water in government offices.

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
A. Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Services
No capital or credit program or facility for women’s entrepreneurs (4) LGU has no SDD on MSMEs (5)	Less priority given by LGU Officials to develop finance-related support for women entrepreneurs. No resources allocated Inadequate knowledge among LGU officials and technical staff on the development of an SDD on MSMEs for program development.

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
B. Agriculture Services
No agriculture-based training program for women farmers is offered or organized for women farmers (1) Women friendly farm equipment or implement is not provided (6)	Less priority given by the LGU to women farmers. No resources allocated for women farmers’ training No resources allocated Lack of capacity of relevant LGU office to support the provision or development of women-friendly equipment

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GeRL ASSESSMENT RESULTS WITH LOW SCORE	GENDER ISSUE
III. ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
No existing organization of women for environmental conservation and protection (3) LGU has no SDD on disaster and natural calamities (4)	Lack of interest among LGU members to initiate organization of women groups for environmental conservation and protection Low appreciation of the LGU on the development of SDD of environment related issues.

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Reflecting the GeRL Assessment Results

in the LGU GAD Plan and Budget

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Gender Issue and/or GAD Mandate (1)	GAD Objective (2)	Relevant LGU Program or Project (3)	GAD Activity (4)	Performance Indicator and Target (5)	GAD Budget (6)			Lead or Responsible Office (7)
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Client-Focused Limited access of SGBV survivors to protection services	To ensure that SGBV survivors are provided access to protection services	Anti-VAWC Program	Provision of counselling and referral services SGBV survivors Maintenance and operation of Women and Children Center (Kanlungan Center)	% of SGBV survivors who received counselling and referral services 90% of SGBV survivors provided with counselling and referral services by the end of 2020 Kanlungan Center fully operational by 2^nd quarter of 2020	100,000	20,000/month x 12 months=240,000		MSWDO

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Gender Issue and/or GAD Mandate (1)	GAD Objective (2)	Relevant LGU Program or Project (3)	GAD Activity (4)	Performance Indicator and Target (5)	GAD Budget (6)			Lead or Responsible Office (7)
					MOOE	CO	PS
Organization-Focused Lack of capacity of LGU officials and personnel to develop GAD Code; Low appreciation of LGU officials on gender and development.	Increased knowledge of LGU officials and and relevant personnel to develop GAD Code.	Human Resource Development Program	Conduct of GAD trainings/seminars for local officials and personnel	No. of GAD Orientation conducted for the local officials 1 GAD Orientation conducted GAD Orientation conducted by 3^rd quarter of 2020 No. of GAD trainings conducted for relevant LGU personnel 3 GAD trainings on Basic GAD, Gender Mainstreaming and Gender Analysis conducted for 90% of relevant LGU personnel	50,000 x 1 GAD Executive Briefing 100,000/training x 3 GAD trainings (GST++)=300,000 25,000=supplies 25,000 (DSA)/training x 3 trainings=75000 395,000			Human Resource and Management Office Planning Office LCE’s Office

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Gender Issue and/or GAD Mandate (1)	GAD Objective (2)	Relevant LGU Program or Project (3)	GAD Activity (4)	Performance Indicator and Target (5)	GAD Budget (6)			Lead or Responsible Office (7)
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Organization-Focused Lack of capacity of LGU officials and personnel to develop GAD Code; Low appreciation of LGU officials on gender and development.	Increased knowledge of LGU officials and and relevant personnel to develop GAD Code.	Human Resource Development Program	Orientation on GAD Code Formulation for LGU Officials and relevant personnel	No. of GAD Code Orientation conducted for the local officials 1 Orientation on GAD Code Formulation conducted by 4^th quarter of 2020 No. of GAD trainings conducted for relevant LGU personnel 1 Orientation on GAD Code Formulation conducted and participated by 90% of relevant LGU officials personnel	50,000 x 1 GAD Executive Briefing 100,00 Training on GAD Code Formulation=100,000 25,000=supplies 25,000 (DSA)= 150,000			Human Resource and Management Office Planning Office LCE’s Office

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How will the LGU maximize these strong points to hasten institutionalization of gender mainstreaming in the LGU?
Identity interventions/strategies to strengthen/ sustain efforts on gender mainstreaming

Reflecting the GeRL Assessment Results in the LGU GAD Plan and Budget

High Scores = Strong Points

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Analyze the underlying factors/causes of the gaps/gender issues; facilitating and hindering factors (Gender issue);
Identify activities and interventions to respond to the gaps and improve the gender-responsiveness of the LGU as an organization and in the delivery of facilities and services gender mainstreaming in the LGU (GAD activity)

Reflecting the GeRL Assessment Results in the LGU GAD Plan and Budget

Zero Scores = Areas for Improvement

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Daghang Salamat!