This paper discusses the process and progress of the Men and Masculinities stream of work within ... more This paper discusses the process and progress of the Men and Masculinities stream of work within the Gender, Power and Sexuality (GPS) programme, supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). In relation to the overarching programme’s emphasis on linking local voices to global arenas to influence policy discourses on gender justice and sexual rights, the paper reviews the contribution made by engagements with the Men and Masculinities field and reflects on challenges faced and lessons learned.
'Exclusion of people in poverty from participating and influencing decisions that affect their li... more 'Exclusion of people in poverty from participating and influencing decisions that affect their lives increases their vulnerability and powerlessness; including them in the decision making process is a condition for a sustainable, effective development.' (Cortez Ruiz 2013)
This book articulates three strategies by which the poorest and most marginalised have attempted to ensure accountability from national and global policy makers to local people. It is a response to demands, articulated through the Participate initiative research conducted from 2012 to 2013 with extremely poor and marginalised groups, for greater participation and accountability in decision making.
Meaningful accountability can shift power
imbalances that prevent sustainable
development for peo... more Meaningful accountability can shift power imbalances that prevent sustainable development for people living in poverty and marginalisation. Accountability consists of both the rights of citizens to make claims and demand a response, and the involvement of citizens in ensuring that related action is taken. However, for the poorest and most marginalised people accountability is often unattainable. They face multiple barriers in influencing social, political and economic decision-making processes and accessing the services they are entitled to
This report articulates three strategies by which the poorest and most marginalised have attempte... more This report articulates three strategies by which the poorest and most marginalised have attempted to ensure accountability from national and global policy makers to local people.
It is a response to demands, articulated through the Participate initiative research conducted from 2012 to 2013 with extremely poor and marginalised groups, for greater participation and accountability in decision-making.
This paper discusses the process and progress of the Men and Masculinities stream of work within ... more This paper discusses the process and progress of the Men and Masculinities stream of work within the Gender, Power and Sexuality (GPS) programme, supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). In relation to the overarching programme’s emphasis on linking local voices to global arenas to influence policy discourses on gender justice and sexual rights, the paper reviews the contribution made by engagements with the Men and Masculinities field and reflects on challenges faced and lessons learned.
'Exclusion of people in poverty from participating and influencing decisions that affect their li... more 'Exclusion of people in poverty from participating and influencing decisions that affect their lives increases their vulnerability and powerlessness; including them in the decision making process is a condition for a sustainable, effective development.' (Cortez Ruiz 2013)
This book articulates three strategies by which the poorest and most marginalised have attempted to ensure accountability from national and global policy makers to local people. It is a response to demands, articulated through the Participate initiative research conducted from 2012 to 2013 with extremely poor and marginalised groups, for greater participation and accountability in decision making.
Meaningful accountability can shift power
imbalances that prevent sustainable
development for peo... more Meaningful accountability can shift power imbalances that prevent sustainable development for people living in poverty and marginalisation. Accountability consists of both the rights of citizens to make claims and demand a response, and the involvement of citizens in ensuring that related action is taken. However, for the poorest and most marginalised people accountability is often unattainable. They face multiple barriers in influencing social, political and economic decision-making processes and accessing the services they are entitled to
This report articulates three strategies by which the poorest and most marginalised have attempte... more This report articulates three strategies by which the poorest and most marginalised have attempted to ensure accountability from national and global policy makers to local people.
It is a response to demands, articulated through the Participate initiative research conducted from 2012 to 2013 with extremely poor and marginalised groups, for greater participation and accountability in decision-making.
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This book articulates three strategies by which the poorest
and most marginalised have attempted to ensure
accountability from national and global policy makers
to local people. It is a response to demands, articulated
through the Participate initiative research conducted from
2012 to 2013 with extremely poor and marginalised groups,
for greater participation and accountability in decision making.
imbalances that prevent sustainable
development for people living in poverty and
marginalisation. Accountability consists of
both the rights of citizens to make claims and
demand a response, and the involvement of
citizens in ensuring that related action is taken.
However, for the poorest and most
marginalised people accountability is often
unattainable. They face multiple barriers in
influencing social, political and economic
decision-making processes and accessing the
services they are entitled to
It is a response to demands, articulated through the Participate initiative research conducted from 2012 to 2013 with extremely poor and marginalised groups, for greater participation and accountability in decision-making.
This book articulates three strategies by which the poorest
and most marginalised have attempted to ensure
accountability from national and global policy makers
to local people. It is a response to demands, articulated
through the Participate initiative research conducted from
2012 to 2013 with extremely poor and marginalised groups,
for greater participation and accountability in decision making.
imbalances that prevent sustainable
development for people living in poverty and
marginalisation. Accountability consists of
both the rights of citizens to make claims and
demand a response, and the involvement of
citizens in ensuring that related action is taken.
However, for the poorest and most
marginalised people accountability is often
unattainable. They face multiple barriers in
influencing social, political and economic
decision-making processes and accessing the
services they are entitled to
It is a response to demands, articulated through the Participate initiative research conducted from 2012 to 2013 with extremely poor and marginalised groups, for greater participation and accountability in decision-making.