USAID/Rwanda gender assessment

Specifically, the GA aims to inform CDCS preparation by identifying critical gender issues in Rwanda, both for the country as a whole and in the specific sectors in which USAID operates, and that affect the ability of USAID to achieve the development objectives it has established for itself in its support to the country. In addition, at the request of the USAID/Rwanda Mission, the GA also aims to support a better understanding of what is happening on the ground, with a view to informing priorities and choices in strategic planning. To this end, the GA team conducted meetings with the GOR, US Government agencies (USAID and CDC), civil society, and women"s organizations, and other donors. This was coupled with field visits to several local government district offices and numerous USAID projects throughout the country, to obtain views and insights from key stakeholders regarding major accomplishments, challenges, opportunities, and gaps in addressing gender issues on the ground. (Excerpt, modified)