This report examines the gender dimension of key water policy documents in South Africa.
| Title | The gender dimension of the water policy and its impact on water and sanitation provision in the Eastern Cape : the case of the Peddie District |
| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 2003 |
| Authors | Monyai, PB |
| Secondary Title | WRC report |
| Volume | no. 1021/1/02 |
| Pagination | xiii, 33 p. : tab. |
| Date Published | 2003-03-01 |
| Publisher | Water Research Commission, WRC |
| Place Published | Pretoria, South Africa |
| ISBN Number | 1868459136 |
| Keywords | gender, institutional aspects, legislation, policies, research, sanitation, sdiafr, sdigen, south africa, uebw, water supply |
| Abstract | This report examines the gender dimension of key water policy documents in South Africa. The research included an evaluation of the policy framework; the policy implementation in the Peddie Water Scheme; and the factors affecting women's participation in policy implementation. The report also includes a literature review of research and experiences of gender in the water and sanitation sector and has case studies from Uganda, Pakistan and Ghana. Recommendations are made dealing with the policy framework; decision making participation and cultural norms; employment opportunities; training and skills development; and institutional linkages. |
| Notes | 21 ref. |
| Custom 1 | 202.1, 302.1, 824 |
