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
Vacancy | GxD hub, LEAD/IFMR | Research Manager
Hiring a Research Manager to join us at the Gender x Digital (GxD) Hub at LEAD at Krea University, Delhi.
As a Research Manager, you will lead and shape rigorous evidence generation at the intersection of gender, AI, and digital systems, informing more inclusive digital policies and platforms in India. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys geeking out over measurement challenges, causal questions, and the nuances of designing evaluations that answer what works, for whom, and why. We welcome applications from researchers with strong mixed-methods expertise, experience designing theory or experiment based evaluations, and a deep commitment to gender equality and digital inclusion.
Must-haves:
• 4+ years of experience in evaluation and applied research
• Ability to manage data quality, lead statistical analysis, and translate findings into clear, compelling reports and briefs
• Strong interest in gender equality, livelihoods, and digital inclusion
• Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment, as the ecosystem evolves and pivots to new areas of inquiry
📍 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gcBpjtHy
📆 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
So sooner you apply the better!
Policy and Evaluation: How can I help you?
Dear Colleagues,
I am a retired public policy analyst fortunate to be a stage in my life where I have the blessing of being able to choose when and what work I undertake next. Because of this, I am inspired to ask within this knowledgeable and thoughtful network how I can be of service and better utilize my skills and experience to assist socially marginalized and vulnerable people.
The information that flows through this forum continually enlightens me and inspires me to critical thought around what and how I contribute to the change that we are all working towards. Over the past year or so, I have noted the postings to this forum that highlight the intersection of evaluation with policy at all levels; it from this premise that I am asking for your advice and guidance.
For more than thirty years I have worked and gained immeasurable experience in evidence based policy development at all levels of society. Due to the nature of positions that I have held over my career I have also honed my skills and expertise in the areas of advocacy, research, communications, knowledge management, and of course, evaluation. I have profiles on both Devex and LinkedIn if you want further detail on my experience.
Early in my career I was blessed to have amazing mentors, who not only empowered me but opened, up my ability to always pursue critical analysis through lens such as gender and other determinants of health perspectives. Then in 1991, I was so privileged to be trained in the leading edge of policy development within a gender lens through the Status of Women Canada. Now I incorporate both the determinants of health and the sustainable development goals in all analysis I do.
Throughout my career I have always focused on how to formulate policy that is socially responsible. For me this means asking critical questions and understanding how any action taken by a government, organization or group will not only impact the intended audience but how it might have unintended impacts on others. Then I work to ensure that unintended impacts are discussed, mitigated or removed if possible.
As I noted before, I am in position where I do not need to work to support myself through contracting fees so any work I undertake now always has an element of volunteering to it. My international experience in working/volunteering has been generally within Europe and Africa but as an avid traveller I am truly open to learning and sharing expertise anywhere there is a mutually beneficial opportunity.
My question to this forum is how would you utilize someone with my advanced policy skills to assist evaluation practitioners and organizations with the translation of evaluation findings into evidence based practices and policies? How could I help you or an organization you know? If you had access to a skilled policy analyst what would you want their expertise for? Are there tools a policy analyst could provide you with that would assist you in your work?
I am so looking forward to your feedback and insight. Thank you in advance for taking time from your very busy lives to at least read this post.
Thanks, Cheryl J. Dalziel
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Hello Cherly, my name is Harriet and I would love to connect and pick up this conversation, please contact with me on Skype harriet.adong5.
Regards
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