Changes made to ANCP reporting in 2012-13 have significantly improved the data collected on NGO projects, including gender related data. However, the DFAT 2013-14 ANCP Quality at Implementation report noted that there was still a lot of valuable gender related information was not being effectively captured. The 2014 ANCP Thematic Review in conjunction with enhancements to ANCP gender reporting requirements in 2014/15 will help fill information gaps about the depth of ANCP gender activities and opportunities for improvement. Further the 2013 ANCP Meta-evaluation of a selection of NGO program and project evaluations recommended that NGOs: Ensure explicit attention in evaluation reporting to cross-cutting issues, including gender equality and disability There has been acknowledgement that additional work may be required in this area and DFAT has committed to encouraging NGOs to incorporate gender equality and disability in their design, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and reporting. Scope The review will concentrate on the following sub-themes where there are persistent challenges and progress toward gender equality has been slow. Women’s voice in decision-making, leadership, and peace building Women’s economic empowerment Ending violence against women and girls Taking into account the sub-themes identified, the main lines of inquiry for the review is as follows: To what extent are ANCP activities addressing gender equality? In particular in: the design of project/programs for example; in addressing specific disadvantages faced by women/girls as well as improving gender mainstreaming across all projects/programs. when monitoring and evaluating activities for example; assessment and analysis of differences in participation, benefits and impacts for men, girls and boys. the collection of disaggregated data (by sex, age and disability). What evidence is there that the ANCP is contributing to gender equality and women’s empowerment? What are the major strengths and weaknesses of ANCP activities in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment? Are there any trends or innovative practices evident in approaches to addressing gender equality and women’s empowerment of ANCP activities? Including: community based development approaches to women’s leadership. innovative approaches to women’s economic empowerment. working with male advocates to address gender inequalities in the areas of reducing violence against women, women’s leadership and women’s economic empowerment. How are lessons learnt being shared amongst ANCP NGOs and more broadly across other Australian aid programs? Approach The Review is intended to facilitate learning for continuous improvement. It is not the intention to rank projects or NGOs.
Annex 3: Stakeholder Interviews and Consultations Date Name Position Org. Nature of Discussion 24-Jul-14 Christina Munzer Acting Assistant Secretary, NGOs and Volunteers Branch DFAT Brief overview of intended approach / invitation for comments and questions 24-Jul-14 NGO Programs, Performance & Quality Section Various staff (ANCP Operations; Accreditation) DFAT Brief overview of intended approach / invitation for comments and questions 24-Jul-14 Rosemary Cassidy Gender Advisor DFAT Discuss current policy reference on Gender for DFAT and share ideas and tools on gender review 30-Jul-14 Jennifer Hummelshoj Timor Leste Desk DFAT Advisory to Post regarding review; invitation for inputs and participation. 31-Jul-14 Anna Clancy ODE Manager DFAT / ODE Comments on ToRs / advice re methodology and sharing useful reference material re gender evaluations. 4-Aug-14 Meghan Cooper Research Coordinator ACFID Review comments on ToRs as expressed by Gender Working Group – discuss Small NGO engagement 5-Aug-14 MEL Reference Group ANCP NGO representatives various See Agenda and minutes – endorsed ToRs 6-Aug-14 Alison George Firsty Secretary – DFAT Vanuatu DFAT Advisory to Post regarding review; invitation for inputs and participation. 7-Aug 14 Rhonda Chapman Independent Consultant Lessons learned 1st thematic review 25-Sep 14 Di Kilsby Independent Consultant Role of specialist agencies / consultants Annex 4: In-country visits – Schedule and Consultations Timor Leste Activity / Organisation Key Contacts Monday 01 September 2014