The project aimed towards creating a better understanding of the political culture and to understand the rules and norms of grassroots governance and to what extent women representatives are able to adjust with the culture and rules.
Objectives:
Aimed towards a better understanding of the political culture and to understand the rules and norms of the grass root governance and how much the women representatives are able to adjust with the culture and rules, how much space for participation is provided to them and what are the barriers to their participation and what level of gender sensitivity exists among all representatives of Gram Panchayat
Geographical Spread:
Carried out in four states namely, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Key areas/components:
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Study of Gram Panchayats
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Preparation of comprehensive gender audit report
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Knowledge building on the work culture of the Panchayat
Key outputs:
Provided strategic directions to PRIA to take forward the gender issues
Year/Period:
2006 – 07
Client:
SIDA
