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Thematic evaluation of the ILO ROAS gender work in the region with emphasis on the SIDA funded ILO- UN Women Joint Programme

eval_number:

2337614

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2337614

location:

country:

Lebanon

region:

Arab States

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eval_title:

Thematic evaluation of the ILO ROAS gender work in the region with emphasis on the SIDA funded ILO- UN Women Joint Programme

recommendations:

date:

2025-02-17 00:00:00.0

themes:

theme:

Organizational issues

category:

Results-based management

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action_plan:

A separate resource mobilization strategy just for GEEW is not possible, this will be integrated into the office's overall resource mobilization strategy. In addition to the on-going gender projects financed by the ILO (SSTC Care Ecnomy and RBSA Care Jordan), there is currently only one development cooperation project which has gender equality promotion as the principle objective (Equality@Work, financed by Norway). It is not certain that there is donor appetite for GEEW-focused projects, rather the focus should be on ensuring GEEW is a clearly demonstrable objective/outcome of ILO DC proposals, regardless of the technical subject or overall focus (for instance Care Work). Nevertheless, the senior specialist will lead the work on preparation of concepts note on GEEW for discussion with possible donors.

management_response:

Partially Completed

progress:

Partially achieved

admin_units:

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

title:

Recommendation 4. Mobilise funding for GEEW. While increasing domestic funding to expand women's employment opportunities and support the care economy is vital, it is unrealistic to expect governments in crisis-affected Arab countries to completely close the financing gap. Therefore, ILO ROAS should aim to secure multi-annual funding to ensure that gender-transformative outcomes are both achieved and sustained. ILO should: a. Develop a resource mobilization strategy and a corresponding multi-annual resource mobilization plan and strategy for expanding GEEW-focused interventions. (linked to Recommendation 2.b) b. Explore opportunities for triangular cooperation between Arab States, particularly between the Gulf States and others such as Jordan, the OPT, Iraq, or Lebanon, where the ILO can play a convening and technical role in GEEW reforms. For example, the ILO could build on Saudi Arabia's achievements in developing the National Policy on Gender Equality in Employment and Occupation, which it has technically assisted, to partially replicate or inspire similar reforms in other regional countries, drawing on Saudi financial resources and expertise. c. Continue to encourage multi-year fund commitments to support effective and sustainable GEEW results. Consider presenting the results of the synthesis review and this evaluation to ILO partner agencies already investing in GEEW in the region—SIDA, Government of Norway, and Global Affairs Canada—and other like-minded donors to secure support for resource mobilization. d. The ILO’s long-term commitment to the OPT offers valuable lessons for SIDA, particularly in conflict prevention and promoting stability through economic development. Additionally, the ILO’s intervention model in ‘recovery’ contexts, like Yemen, provides insights relevant to SIDA’s efforts in promoting decent work and social justice in complex environments. e. Senior ILO ROAS staff should prioritize GEEW-focused interventions or interventions with strong gender mainstreaming design and budget to be eligible for RBSA funding. Based on lessons learned from past projects, new approaches should begin as pilots. They should avoid "one-size-fits-all" guidance and ensure that all projects can be adapted to each context.

project_symbols:

NO_DC_SYMBOL_113

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/recommendations/2337730

information_source:

Regional Office

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