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Explore the added value of hosting a regional GAC meeting, including setting a country-specific agenda, improving GAC quality, and increasing visibility of gender networks in the region.
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GAC WORKING MODALITIES FURTHER QUESTIONS AND FOLLOW-UP
WHAT IS THE ADDED VALUE OF HOLDING A REGIONAL GAC MEETING? • SETTING A COUNTRY/REGION-SPECIFIC AGENDA • IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND RELEVANCE OF GAC • ALLOWING FOR GREATER VISIBILITY OF GENDER NETWORKS IN THE REGION • Giving an evidence-based and knowledge-sharing dimension to the GAC • Presenting the work of the GAC to a wider target group of stakeholders
PREREQUISITES FOR SUCCESS • Commitment from GAC members to promote this re-focus • Organizational capacity in the regions • Regional meetings should lead to greater commitment from stakeholders on all levels
TECHNICAL AND PRACTICAL DETAILS • Who should be invited to attend these meetings? • How do we avoid duplicating similar knowlege-sharing activities in the region? • Meetings should be located in areas where there are RFPs
Suggested themes • ”The broken bridge”: transition from primary to secondary education (relevant for Africa) • Public Expenditure and education (to fit the theme of the 2009 GMR)
FOR DECISION-MAKING • THE VENUE FOR THE NEXT GAC MEETING (HLG? WGEFA?) • CHOICE OF REGION FOR THE FIRST GAC MEETING IN 2008 • PLANNING PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRST REGIONAL MEETING (SUB-GROUP?)