Gender and Development Committee

Functions and responsibilities of the Gender and Development Committee:

1. Conduct gender analysis

2. Develop and recommend gender and development (GAD) and Gender equality (GE) Policies and programs, activities and projects to the board

3. Monitor and assess programs in the implementation of gender and development (GAD) programs, activities, projects towards achieving gender equality

4. Submit report to the board

5. Provide directional guidance

GAD Focal person must be nominated by the board, upon recommendation of the management. He or she must be an employee of the coop and shall perform GFP roles as additional function

1. Coordinates and reviews implementation of GAFD programs, activities, projects based on approved plans and budget

2. Prepares performance reports and recommends policy improvements to the GAd committee

3. Gather and analyze gender related information and other data

4. Provides administrative services to the GAD committee

GAD Education and training program: The cooperative shall identify GAD and ge related education and training programs. These shall be included in the annual education and training plan.

GAD support system and services: The coop shall implement other services that address GAD and Ge issues and concerns. It shall also develop and establish necessary support systems that will enhance implementation of the GAD and Ge services of the cooperative.