About
Overview
The Gender and Development (GAD) Center was established pursuant to Republic Act 7192 (an Act Promoting the Integration of Women as Full and Equal Partners of Men in Development and Nation Building and for other Purposes) and the Memorandum Circular of the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW), the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and the Dept. of Budget and Management (DBM) to implement the Philippine Plan for Gender Responsive Development 1995-2025; and to institutionalize the Institute’s commitment to mainstream gender and development in its policies and programs.
VISION
A change agent for the full development of human potential through gender sensitivity, gender responsiveness, and gender equality in all facets of human interaction.
MISSION
Brige the Gender Divide. Close the Gender Gap.
Objectives
To make gender equality intrinsic in all programs and policies of the Institute;
To develop and implement plans, programs, and activities (PPAs) that will advance the GAD perspective among the Institute constituents; To promote GAD sensitivity and awareness within MSU-IIT through training workshops and seminars
To promote interventions and affirmative actions/programs for women constituents; and
To integrate the delivery of GAD-related projects and activities in the delivery of extension services in the community.
Key Services
The GAD Resource Center of the MSU-IIT provides technical assistance and capacity development on the following areas:
Gender Sensitivity Training
Gender Analysis and Gender Analysis Tools
Gender Planning and Budgeting
Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF)
Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG)
Project Implementation and Management and Monitoring and Evaluation (PIMME)
GAD Agenda Crafting
Gender Fair Language Use
Genderized Database Development
Gender Responsive Health and Wellness Activities
Gender Responsive Curriculum Development
Information, Education, & Communication (IEC) Services
Research and Extension Projects and Activities on Gender Issues
We Defend
Work through a needs-based GAD Plan for client and organizational development
Engage in nurturing a gendered consciousness in all facets of operations.
Develop areas of collaboration in advancing gender equality and women empowerment.
Engender a sensitive work environment coupled with a responsive student support.
Facilitate the use of gender perspectives in instructional materials and pedagogies.
Evaluate and monitor GAD activities for judicious budget utilization.
Nurture a culture of collaboration in technology development and sharing of expertise.
Deploy advocates to extend the reach of the GAD Resource Center.