Barriers to women adopting decision-making roles in sanitation-related public bodies and attitudinal differences between male and female decision-makers To analyze barriers limiting women’s participation in leadership roles in sanitation-related public bodies in Kenya
Athena Infonomics
AI
The research design employs mixed methods to assess gender balance in decision-making/technical roles. It also identifies barriers to female participation in those roles. The research exams the internal workings of organizations in the sanitation sector, as a potential source of gender inequity in their external service delivery.
Mission
The study aims to capture how gender might impact, shape or shift the definition of sanitation among decision-makers. It will then look at how this lead to differing policy priorities, or intervention approaches where women are given greater presence, voice and power in the sanitation sector.Approach
Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) awarded Athena a grant to analyze barriers limiting women’s participation in leadership roles in sanitation-related public bodies in Kenya. The grant falls under its Urban Sanitation Research Initiative. Client: Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP)Answer questions about the project
Chris Elliott
chris.e@athenainfonomics.com
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Capacity developmentPublic awareness, advocacy and civil society engagement Political processes and institutional aspectsSpecific to one or several countriesEnabling environment and institutional strengtheningOther philantropist foundationPrivate sector, including social enterprisesHighlight on Gender Theme PageGender equality
Related Countries
Kenya
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