Mr. Nuon Pichnimith Deputy Director/ Project Manager Ministry of Rural Development Cambodia

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1 This is not an ADB material. The views expressed in this document are the views of the author/s and/or their organizations and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Asian Development Bank, or its Board of Governors, or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy and/or completeness of the material s contents, and accepts no responsibility for any direct or indirect consequence of their use or reliance, whether wholly or partially. Please feel free to contact the authors directly should you have queries. GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR PROJECT 1 Mr. Nuon Pichnimith Deputy Director/ Project Manager Ministry of Rural Development Cambodia

2 Cambodia National Agenda for Gender Mainstreaming Women s participation at all levels of government; Women s participation in economic development; Women and children s right to legal protection; Women and girl s right to health care; Women s and girl s right to education and skills training. 2

3 Rationale for Gender Mainstreaming in RWSS Sector 3 75% of respondents of project survey stated: Burden of collecting water falls on women and children During the dry season, they spend up to 3 hours per day collecting water with frequent trips and long queues at water points 65-75% of respondents stated: Women are responsible for proper hygiene Women are responsible for cleaning water jars and well area Women are key stakeholders and have a role in household water security, hygiene and family health improvements Impact of unclean water and poor sanitation: Harm women s health Prevent girls from using the same block of toilets as boys

4 Different and Distinct Roles of Men and Women in Water and Sanitation Task Men Women Project actions Collect and carry water to the house Sometimes Almost always None Make decisions on construction of WSS facilities, including their location and design Often Sometimes influence Female participation on WSUG Board Responsible for household water management Always Male participation Participate in training on construction, and O&M Always Equal opportunities for women in O&M trainings Responsible for cleaning of the house, latrine, bathroom and disposal of rubbish Sometime share responsibilities Always Awareness programs to men and women Responsible for household wastewater management Decides on location and the way in which it is released Participates but not in decision making Opportunities to women on WSUG Board 4 Role in educating children on good hygiene behaviors (proper use of latrines, hand-washing, water use, etc) Always 40% male participation in all awareness program

5 TONLE SAP RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR PROJECT (ADB GRANT 0018-CAM) Gender Results from the Tonle Sap Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project 500,000 people have access to safe water 225,000 people have a hygienic latrine Gender mainstreaming and Gender Action Plans in the village engagement process 7 out 20 NGO staff was women (35%) Women s active participation in planning, technology choice, WUHE and O&M activities in water supply and sanitation Encourage women s active participation in management In 5,452 WSUGs, 44% of members are women About 39% of participants trained in O&M were women Gender monitoring indicators in Project Performance Monitoring Systems 5

6 TONLE SAP RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR PROJECT (ADB GRANT 0018-CAM) Gender Results from the Tonle Sap Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project Reduced transportation time and labor for water collection Sufficient water for domestic use and personal hygiene practices Reduced water and sanitation related diseases in the family and reduced health care costs More productive time and healthy conditions for income-generation activities and family care Better social safety and convenience through having reliable water points close their homes (within 150 meters) and household latrines Increased influence in the decision making process for RWSS planning and construction through active participation in the WSUG Boards and community construction teams Developed skills for income generation activities 6

7 Second Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project Impact : Improved health and quality of life for rural people 7 Outcome : Sustained access to safe water and sanitation and better hygiene. Outputs : 1. Improved Community Health and Hygiene 2. Water Supply Improvement 3. Sanitation Improvement 4. Strengthened Sector Planning & Development 5. Improved Capacity for Project Implementation

8 Targets and Achievements Output Target (2009) Achievement (2012) Feasibility studies: Women s participation and gender mainstreaming 8 4 Gender awareness components in orientation workshops and capacity development programs. 5 A gender analysis is part of the village water supply and sanitation plans. A gender action plan (GAP) as part of each subproject commune feasibility studies 2 Gender-disaggregated information is in subproject feasibility reports, including data on female-headed households. 1 Train focal persons on gender issues, GAP and its implementation 1 Train all WSUG members on issues of women s participation. 2 At least one woman on all teams for subproject feasibility studies 2 Separate focus group discussions with women and men on subproject feasibility studies. 3 Women participation in the selection of household latrine technology. Gender workshop, Gender Action Plan training for PPTs Gender strategy included at commune level meetings GAPs are integrated in the subproject plans Subproject feasibility study reports include gender data GAP included in the village level trainings for WSUGs and focal persons in 201 villages; Women s active participation in subproject preparations and technology choice

9 Targets and Achievements Output Target (2009) Achievement (2012) Female representation in management 9 1 At least 50% women as commune- and village-level focal persons 1 At least 40% women on WSUG Board (2/5). Messages of women's decision-making power are reinforced. 5 At least 50% of the community development and sanitation staff members on project teams are women. 5 At least 1 of 3-person NGO team is a woman. 1 At least 1 woman on awareness/behavioral change team 5 Include a gender/capacity development officer in the PCU and each PPT 1 and 5 Train commune council members on gender issues in RWSS. Involve Women and Children's Committees in RWSS activities and awareness programs. 50% commune facilitators 44% village focal persons 45% women participation on WSUG Board 71% of female officers in community development 30% of NGO workers are women A gender/capacity development officer is in the PCU and each PPT. Gender strategy of project explained at commune meetings CCWC s are included in project teams

10 10 Women are participating in WSUGs and Village Planning process

11 Targets and Achievements Output Target (2009) Achievement (2012) Female participation in technology choices, operation and maintenance and livelihoods 2 Train women in the care and maintenance of water facilities. 2 50% of Water Point Caretakers are women Women caretakers trained on O&M of water points (one woman for one hand-pump) 2 Technologies are gender-friendly (e.g., easy to operate) Water and sanitation facilities constructed with female-familiar 3 Separate public toilet facility blocks for females and males. 3 Latrines are gender-sensitive, with space and ventilation in female latrines 3 Public toilets are maintained and kept unlocked during school hours for maximum access design; Female unit and male unit are separated in public toilet; Latrine houses are build by user families as per their own designs 62 out of planned 200 constructed and functioning 11 4 Small groups with at least 60% female representation are given priority for private-sector capacity development. Small groups with high female participation are prioritized

12 12 Women actively participate in RWSSP Project Activities

13 Targets and Achievements Output Target (2009) Achievement (2012) Male and female participation in behavioral change 1 Awareness among women, men, and children on health and hygiene issues, water use and sanitation. 2 At least 40% women and 40% men in awareness and behavioral change training. Gender mainstreaming in data collection, monitoring and sector documents 54% of men and 46% of women participate in water use, sanitation and hygiene educations 13 5 Health indicators and sex-disaggregated indicators and information is collected in the RWSS database. 4 Appropriate M&E indicators are sex-disaggregated 4 Track and report on project benefits for women in progress report. 4 At least 40% of M&E village training participants are female 2 Review, update, and adapt manuals and procedures to include gender perspectives. Information in Project Performance Monitoring System Indicators are disaggregated by sex 45 % of M&E training participants at village level are women Accomplished

14 Water and Sanitation are Valued for Life 14 THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION

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