Monthly Corner
IDH Publication, 2026
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is not just a social issue, it’s a systemic challenge that undermines agricultural value chains.
In rural and isolated areas, GBV threatens women’s safety, limits their economic participation, and weakens food security. When women cannot work safely, entire communities lose resilience, and businesses lose productivity. Climate resilience strategies that overlook gendered risks leave communities exposed and women vulnerable.
Ending GBV is essential for building equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient agri-food systems; and it’s not only a human rights imperative, but also central to climate adaptation and economic stability.
The good news? Solutions work. Programs like the Women’s Safety Accelerator Fund (WSAF) demonstrate that addressing GBV can enhance productivity and strengthen workforce morale and brand reputation. Safe, inclusive workplaces aren’t just good ethics, they’re smart business.
Gurmeet Kaur Articles
Luc Barriere-Constantin Article
This article draws on the experience gained by The Constellation over the past 20 years. It is also a proposal for a new M&E and Learning framework to be adopted and adapted in future projects of all community-focused organisations.
Devaka K.C. Article
Sudeshna Sengupta Chapter in the book "Dialogues on Development edited by Prof Arash Faizli and Prof Amitabh Kundu."
Events
Vacancies
- We’re Hiring: National Evaluation Consultant – Bangladesh
UN Women is recruiting a National Evaluation Consultant (Bangladesh) to support the interim evaluation of the Joint Regional EmPower Programme (Phase II).
This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Evaluation Team Leader and contribute to generating credible, gender-responsive evidence that informs decision-making and strengthens programme impact.
📍 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (home-based with travel to project locations)
📅 Apply by: 24 February 2026, 5:00 PM
🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gar4ciRr
If you are passionate about feminist evaluation, gender equality, and rigorous evidence that drives change (or know someone who is) please apply or share within your networks.
- Seeking Senior Analyst - IPE Global
About the job
IPE Global Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary development sector consulting firm offering a range of integrated, innovative and high-quality services across several sectors and practices. We offer end-to-end consulting and project implementation services in the areas of Social and Economic Empowerment, Education and Skill Development, Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, Urban and Infrastructure Development, Private Sector Development, among others.
Over the last 26 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented over 1,200 projects in more than 100 countries. The group is headquartered in New Delhi, India with five international offices in United Kingdom, Kenya, Ethiopia, Philippines and Bangladesh. We partner with multilateral, bilateral, governments, corporates and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. We strive to create an enabling environment for path-breaking social and policy reforms that contribute to sustainable development.
Role Overview
IPE Global is seeking a motivated Senior Analyst – Low Carbon Pathways to strengthen and grow its Climate Change and Sustainability practice. The role will contribute to business development, program management, research, and technical delivery across climate mitigation, carbon markets, and energy transition. This position provides exceptional exposure to global climate policy, finance, and technology, working with a team of high-performing professionals and in collaboration with donors, foundations, research institutions, and public agencies.
Equity focused and gender responsive evaluation in election manifesto
Inputs on EF&GR national evaluation system to be used by parliamentarians in party manifesto and election campaigns
Before the election:
(To be included in the party/ election campaign manifesto)
We ensure all public funds are used effectively and meaningfully by making evidence based policies. X (name of the country) will be in the forefront of measuring development effectiveness by establishing “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation System” directly responsible to the parliament. The evaluation reports will be available for parliamentarians and public to debate with (direct citizen participation in development planning).
To be operationalized after the election:
Equity Focused and Gender Responsive Evaluation system in (country name)
Vision:
X (name of the country) becomes the first among other countries in the world to establish “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation System” which is responsible to the parliament.
Goal:
Development effectiveness is ensured in X (name of the country) through results based management and evidence based decision making, planning and budgeting.
Objectives:
- Capacity building of public sector on Equity Focused and Gender Responsive Evaluation and Results Based Management.
- National and sector wide Results Based Management system in place.
- A legal and policy framework for “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation System” is in place.
Mechanism:
- Establish “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation Policy” approved by the Cabinet of Ministers or the parliament in line with the United Nations Resolution on evaluation and Global Evaluation Agenda 2016-2020.
- Establish “National Performance Management Unit[1]” under the Presidency or the Prime Minister’s Office which is managed by a Director General appointed by the parliament.
- The Unit establishes an advisory board including;
- Chair of the parliamentary evaluation committee
- Secretary to the President/ Prime Minister
- Secretary to the Ministry of Finance
- Secretary to the Ministry of Plan Implementation
- President of national VOPE
- Resident Representative to the UN mission or a representative appointed by the RR
- A representative from INGOs
- A representative from civil society
Role of the Unit:
- Implementation of operational requirements of the “Equity Focused and Gender Responsive National Evaluation Policy”
- Ensure Results Based Management (RBM) is incorporated in each ministry to ensure effective use of resources allocated and expected results[2].
- Ensure national budget is prepared and monitored according to Results Based Management principles.
- Ensure public sector officials are familiar and practice Results Based Management.
- Ensure evidence based decision making through data management system in each ministry level which feeds to a national data management system.
- Manage and coordinate sector specific and national evaluations and disseminate findings to the Cabinet of Ministers and the parliament.
- Prepare and disseminate “National Status of Evaluation Report”
- Establish parliamentary mechanisms to ensure demand and use of evaluation and monitor development effectiveness.
- Each ministry has a results based planning, budgeting and reporting system. Each ministry makes policy decisions based on data gathered through the management information system.
- International community including United Nations to support the system with technical expertise and resources.
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Thank you for sharing Asela!
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