Local government, gender and integrated development planning
OUTPUT TYPE: Monograph (Book)
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2007
TITLE AUTHOR(S): A.Todes, P.Sithole, A.Williamson
KEYWORDS: GENDER EQUALITY, INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 4768
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/5903
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/5903
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2007
TITLE AUTHOR(S): A.Todes, P.Sithole, A.Williamson
KEYWORDS: GENDER EQUALITY, INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 4768
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/5903
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/5903
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Abstract
Since 1994, local government in South Africa has become more important than ever before. It has been described as the 'hands and feet' of government, and is expected to play a key role in development. But to what extent does local government support women's empowerment and gender equity? Do integrated development plans (IDPs), which give strategic direction to the work of a municipality, benefit gender equity or women's rights? These are the key issues discussed in Local Government, Gender and Integrated Development Planning. Authors Todes, Sithole and Williamson examine whether decentralisation is actually empowering women by making government closer and more accessible, or whether national gender policy directives are being ignored in IDP processes and outcomes. The monograph is based on a project carried out in KwaZulu-Natal over the period 2004-2006. It includes both an accessible, useful summary of research findings and recommendations for the future. The monograph is intended to stimulate thinking and debate on how to promote women's rights and gender equality within the context of decentralisation, as well as within IDP and project processes. It is aimed at a wide audience, from gender advocates and activists to municipal planners to councillors.-
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