Project Profile
PROJECT UPDATE
Project Overview
This project supported the interim government in strengthening the capacity of government actors to address gender issues more effectively.
Project Profile
The Technical Assistance Partnership-Expert Deployment Mechanism (TAP-EDM) project, in collaboration with Tracy Apoll, a renowned Canadian expert in gender and development issues, partnered Bolivia’s interim government to strengthen the capacity of government actors to address gender issues more effectively by developing appropriate policy tools and deepening the understanding of ongoing gender equality challenges. The government identified gender issues, particularly the prevention of gender-based violence, as a national priority. Despite some progress, Bolivia continues to face some of the highest rates of violence against women and children globally.
Key Deliverables
- Capacity Support and Training
- Delivered a specialized Gender-based Analysis (GBA) Plus course tailored to the Bolivian context
- Technical Support and Knowledge Products
- Developed four contextualized case studies based on gender-related challenges in Bolivia
- Designed a new course on GBA Plus and Gender-Based Intersectionality Applied to Public Policies
- Piloted the course and gathered feedback through evaluations and discussions with the Escuela de Gestión Pública Plurinacional (EGPP)
Project Outcomes and Lessons Learned
The project significantly enhanced the capacity of the EGPP to deliver a GBA Plus course tailored to Bolivia’s plurinational reality, thereby improving their ability to implement gender-sensitive policies that increase the participation of women, girls, and marginalized groups in political and social processes. A key lesson learned was the critical role of local consultant contributions in developing the course and case studies. Their expertise ensured the integration of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles, making the training relevant to Bolivia’s pluricultural reality and context.
Reach and Engagement
Direct Project Reach:
- 24 participants engaged through training and project activities
Public Engagement (Canada):
- 16 Canadians reached through outreach and knowledge-sharing events
Public Engagement Activities:
- Canadian expert Tracy Apoll:
- Met with the King’s University Faculty of Business in Edmonton and organized a Social Justice meeting to share TAP-EDM’s work in Bolivia and Mexico
- Participated in the GAP: Gender Analytics Conference – World Café
- Participated in the TAP-EDM Outreach and Knowledge Harvesting Event in Edmonton
