GIZ – Fachverbund TUEWAS

Gender Mainstreaming in Water Management – Women and Water

Madhya Pradesh, India

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Services Provided

1. Criteria Framework Development for Gender-Inclusive Water Governance

  • Established structured benchmarks to enhance women’s inclusion in water governance institutions, leadership positions, and decision-making bodies.
  • Conducted analysis of national and international policy frameworks to identify structural gaps in gender representation and participation.
  • Developed actionable institutional reform recommendations, including mandatory gender representation norms and structured capacity-building programs.

2. Case Study Review & Best Practices Identification

  • Undertook an in-depth review of six case studies from India, Central Asia, and Bangladesh, documenting successful women-led water governance initiatives.
  • Identified and analysed effective governance models such as participatory water management, community-led conservation, and gender-responsive budgeting.
  • Documented transformative examples, including the Jal Saheli Initiative, SEWA’s water governance model, and participatory resilience planning in Ranchi Urban Lab.

3. Policy & Governance Analysis

  • Reviewed key national policy frameworks, including the National Water Policy (2012, 2020) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), with a focus on identifying gender-related governance gaps.
  • Proposed institutional mechanisms such as the establishment of a Women’s Water Governance Steering Committee (WWGSC) at national, state, and district levels.
  • Recommended integration of gender-responsive budgeting approaches and robust data tracking systems to strengthen accountability.

4. Final Report Compilation & Submission

  • Structured research findings into a cohesive, logically organised, and professionally formatted report.
  • Ensured clarity, accessibility, and formal language to support effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Delivered a comprehensive final report aligned with GIZ’s strategic objectives on gender inclusion and water governance.

Key Deliverables

  • Gender-Inclusive Governance Criteria Framework: Defined benchmarks and policy recommendations to institutionalise women’s participation.
  • Comprehensive Case Study Compendium: Documented best practices and replicable models from successful women-led initiatives.
  • Policy Gap Analysis Report: Identified structural limitations in existing governance frameworks.
  • Institutional Reform Roadmap: Provided structured recommendations covering capacity-building, participatory governance models, and gender-responsive monitoring systems.
  • Final Approved Report: Professionally formatted publication designed for policy advocacy and stakeholder dissemination.
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