A REVIEW OF POLICY RESPONSES ON GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN NIGERIA


A REVIEW OF POLICY RESPONSES ON GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN NIGERIA

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Nwokike E.

Nwaodu, N.

Keywords: Policy; Gender; Gender Mainstreaming; National Gender Policy; Nigeria.

Abstract

Policies are embarked upon for the benefit of the people in order to solve issues, to clarify functions and responsibilities. Plan growth gives the chance to engage with the public on issues of significance to the public. Apart from developing a policy for the public it is also necessary to do a survey by evaluating the performance and the usefulness of the policy execution. A review of the plan is also very necessary because it will promote consistency of the policy execution, it will help to maintain or meet the standard required as well as making the decision making transparent. Policy responses on gender mainstreaming in Nigeria is considered to be good because the execution of the policy reduced the violation of females’ rights, improved the scope of females’ participation in politics, increased literacy rate among women to mention a few. The study relied on minor method of data collection from records periodicals, articles from internets and from policy reports using content examination. The study concludes that it is essential to undertake a review of policy to maintain a record and to ensure the progress of the policy. The study recommends that policy review should be done to ensure that the objective of the policy is achieved as well as the desired impact on the community.

   

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Published: 2024


   

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