Baseline Study and Tracking Progress on Implementation of PRADAN’s Gender Equality Plan

Introduction:

PRADAN introduced a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) for the period 2022-2027, aiming to consistently pursue PRADAN’s vision of becoming an inclusive and gender equitable organization.

Aims and Objective:

The primary aim of the study was to conduct a baseline study based on measurable indicators that are aligned with PRADAN’s Gender Equality Plan and that can be used to track progress in implementing the Gender Equity Plan (GEP) for the period 2022-2027. The specific objectives of the baseline assessment included:

• To provide benchmark information for measuring change by establishing baseline values for each outcome indicator that serves for before-and-after comparison with the different project evaluation terms.
• To provide gender-responsive recommendations on the interventions in terms of designing and planning the new initiatives, with potential adjustments in existing interventions.

Methodology:

The study spanned across 7 states, including PRADAN Headquarters in Delhi. The states comprised of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and West Bengal. It employed a mixed-methods approach involving quantitative and qualitative survey for collecting primary data. It was supplemented by an analysis of secondary data and information.