Gender and Development (GAD)

Gender and Development (GAD) is an approach that examines how gender roles and relationships affect social and economic progress. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how men and women experience development differently due to societal norms, power dynamics, and access to resources. GAD seeks to address inequalities by promoting women's rights and participation in decision-making, ensuring that both women and men can contribute to and benefit from development efforts. This approach recognizes that true progress can only be achieved when gender equality is integrated into all aspects of development policies and practices.