1、Integrating Gender equality,disability and social inclusion(GEDSI)in research and policy:sharing experiences from SUMERNET and MTT Programs in the Mekong RegionPhoto credit:SizwileMekong Forum 31 July 2024Dr.Sizwile Khoza Sizwile.khozasei.orgMekong Region is changing 2https:/ these changes,where do
2、our solutions lie?Improving access to education,skills,knowledge,information on technology and innovation for women and socially marginalized groups-agencyIncreasing access to technology and innovation resources for adoptionTransforming constraining and discriminatory gender norms,social inequities,
3、and unequal power structures and systemsInfluencing inclusive and equitable policiesIndividual Formal Informal SystemicSex and gender-disaggregated data,understanding intersecting factors in the Mekong contextWhat does equitable and socially inclusive mean?Source ASEAN(2022)https:/asean.org/book/tra
4、ining-module-on-gender-equality-and-social-inclusion-responsive-anticipatory-action/Enablers:Integrated institutional frameworks where GESI is integrated across institutionsData interoperabilityGender-responsive budgeting to operationalize policies and plansCivic space for advocacy To do so,policies
5、 need to be grounded in an understanding of how intersecting forms of discrimination and inequality,based on gender,class,ethnicity,migration status,age,disability,and other factors,create differentiated vulnerabilities and limit peoples ability to influence and equally benefit from technologies and
6、 innovations.Getting there1.Sustainable Mekong Research Network(SUMERNET)https:/www.sumernet.orgSustainable Mekong Research Network(SUMERNET)A regional research network established in 2005 for sustainable development with funding support from the Swedish Government.The Secretariat is hosted by SEI.D