ASPR works with research partners in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Canada to examine such reforms as decentralization, privatization, targeting and fees for services across social sectors. ASPR's goal is to assist developing country governments and civil societies to put in place social policies which ensure the well-being and meet the basic needs particularly of the most vulnerable in society. Around the world, social policy reforms are underway in the context of existing and pervasive inequalities. These inequalities are likely to affect the design, implementation and impact of reforms, and to ensure that they have different implications for different social groups. Gender refers to the socially-determined roles and expectations which shape the lives of men and women.
Gender analysis is an important element of comprehensive development policy research.
It takes into account the different social, economic and political circumstances of men and women. Its objective is to ensure that potential differential impacts of development strategies on men and women are recognized, and that policies and programs produce equitable results. Wherever possible, provide concrete answers to the questions, and identify possible entry points' for including attention to gender in the design of the research project. Identify complementary expertise, as required. Identify available literature, documents, and bibliographies relevant to the subject area, and its relevance for men and women.