Description
Presents the main elements of the GMS and provides an overview of global and Commonwealth mandates for promoting gender equality and equity. Includes: an examination of the structures and functions of public service personnel management in the context of public service reform; an examination of gender-related policy issues in personnel management; guidelines on gender analysis; proposals for policy interventions to advance gender equality and equity in the public service.
Contents
Preface
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
Gender and the Public Service
Gender Mainstreaming
Scope and Objectives of this Manual
The Gender Management System
2. The Context
Mandates for Gender Equality and Equity
Development of Theoretical Approaches to Advancing Gender Equality
Gender Discrimination
The Gender Management System and Organisational Development
3. Institutional Framework for Mainstreaming Gender in Public Service Personnel Management
Enabling Environment
The Structures of a GMS
GMS Mechanisms
4. Processes for Mainstreaming Gender in Public Service Personnel Management
Using Gender Sensitive Analysis
Policy Development
Gender-Related Policy Issues in Personnel Management
Policy Appraisal
Gender Action Plan
Monitoring and Evaluation
Internal and External Communications
References
Appendix
List of Tables