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Gender and Water Network in Central Asia

Gender and Water Network in Central Asia. Dinara Ziganshina Legal Adviser Scientific Information Center for Interstate Commission for Water Coordination in Central Asia. The Fifth  GEF Biennial International Waters Conference Cairns, Australia 26-29 October 2009. How did it start?.

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Gender and Water Network in Central Asia

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  1. Gender and Water Networkin Central Asia DinaraZiganshina Legal Adviser Scientific Information Center for Interstate Commission for Water Coordination in Central Asia The Fifth  GEF Biennial International Waters Conference Cairns, Australia 26-29 October 2009

  2. How did it start? • Observationsduring the implementation of various projects • IWRM in Fergana Valley (SDC) – Kyrg, Taj, Uzb • Adaptation to climate change (CIDA) – Kaz, Uzb • RiverTwin in Chirchik river basin (EC FP6) - Kaz, Kyrg, and Uzb

  3. How did it start? • Discussions • Top level - 1st meeting on Gender & Water in CA during Int’l Conference in Almaty, 2004, ADB • Intermediatelevel – Internet Forum UNDP, 2004 • Field level – meetings with farmers & WUAs, 2004, GWP CACENA “Water and agriculture projects and programs have failed to incorporate gender issues within their operations and they have collectively agreed to form a network on an informal basis to undertake specific activities as a first step in changing this reality.” Resolution on ‘Gender & Water in Central Asia’ The International Scientific Conference “Water Partnership in Central Asia” in Almaty, 2004

  4. How did it start? • Surveys SIC ICWC & GWP CACENA, 2004 Study of Representative Households in Kuva Rayon of Fergana Oblast, Republic of Uzbekistan “GENDER ASPECTS IN WATER RESOURCES ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT” The first attempt to analysis gender issues in water management of Central Asian countries

  5. How did it start? • Training • A regional training seminar “Basics of Gender Theory and Gender Analysis Methodologies in Water and Agriculture” • 2-4 March 2005 at the ICWC Training Center in Tashkent.

  6. GWANET – Gender & Water Network in Central Asia • 2007-2008 • 5 Central Asian Countries • The objectives: • to improve gender awareness among the water sector stakeholders at regional, national and local levels • to strengthen capacity of the water sector stakeholders for incorporating gender dimensions into the decision-making process.

  7. GWANET – Results • The gender focal points in water ministries in the five CARs • 25 staff trained on GAD issues in the water sector • 155 water specialists improved their knowledge and skills on water and gender issues through 6 workshops, distribution learning materials • Newsletters, series of publications, booklets and brochures • Regional TV program and five radio programs broadcasted • Gender and water website and e-forum developed.

  8. http://www.gender.cawater-info.net/index_e.htm

  9. Lessons Learned • Be responsive to real needs and local dynamics • Focus on gender relations not women • Engage both women and men • Avoid generalisations – be case specific • Be responsible for your actions • Be consistent… THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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