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Political participation To increase participation by women because their concerns are often sidelined or overshadowed by political party concerns. Is there a multi party women’s caucus? NO Policies, strategies and programmes for the establishment and strengthening of structures to enhance gender mainstreaming. a). participation by women in multiparty caucuses b). Functional policies in place a). Advocacy b). Policy formulation and implementation a). 3 Awareness meetings conducted b).Number of functional policies formulated Council Departments, relevant Govt Ministries, Councillors, Local leadership , political partners By 31 2015 Has any networking been done with other women’s caucuses? NO a). Equal participation by women in multiparty caucuses b). Functional policies in place a). Lobbying and advocacy b). Policy formulation a). 6 Awareness meetings conducted b).Number of functional policies formulated Council Departments, relevant Govt Ministries, Councillors, Local leadership , political partners By 31 2015 To empower women councillors to advocate for gender equality Has there been a skills audit? What kinds of skills exist? YES Policies, strategies and programmes for building the capacity of women to participate effectively through leadership and gender sensitivity training and mentoring. a). Increase in participation in governance issues b). Increase in number of gender champions a). Advocacy b). Placement of women councillors to relevant committees a). 5 awareness meetings conducted c). Placement of four women councillors in relevant committees Council Departments, relevant Govt Ministries, Councillors, Local leadership , political partners, RDDC By 31 2015