This Gender Assessment aims to identify significant sector-specific gender issues that are relevant across the USAID/Moldova portfolio and serve as the baseline against which to measure progress in achieving gender equality in Moldova. The assessment provides practical recommendations on how to ensure gender integration throughout project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation cycles. Its findings will be used to inform the design of the new strategic plan and new projects.

This document takes account of the prior achievements of the Regional Mission for Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova (USAID/Kiev) in addressing gender. As well, it outlines specific actions to strengthen the Mission’s institutional capacity, as well as those of its partners, in integrating gender issues into its policies and activities. The document also provides recommendations for ensuring that gender considerations are taken into account in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of sector-specific program activities.

Project title: Women in development technical assistance (WIDTECH)