3: The Programme for the Promotion and Protection of and Rights (2012- Women’s Children’s 2016) has been developed by the Ministry of Gender and Child Development, in collaboration with line Ministries, Civil Society Organisations and Cooperating Partners. The Programme objective is to have priority line Ministries that have gender and child responsive policies, legal and institutional frameworks. In order to ensure effective implementation and coordination, a Programme Steering Committee has been constituted with representation from the Ministries of Gender and Child Development; Lands, Energy and Water Development; Justice; Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Childhood Education; Health; and Agriculture and Livestock. Representation will also be drawn from the Lead Cooperating Partner, another Cooperating Partner; Children In Need; and the Non Governmental Coordination Council. Members of the Steering Committee will be the Controlling Officers from the line Ministries, Heads of Missions or their equivalent from the Cooperating Partners and the Chairpersons of NGOCC and CHIN. The Steering Committee will be appointed by the Secretary to the Cabinet. The overall mandate of the Steering Committee is to provide policy guidance and facilitate smooth implementation of the Programme. The Programme Steering Terms of Committee’s Reference are: Provide policy guidance to ensure effective and efficient Programme implementation. Ensure that the line Ministries budget for and implement activities outlined in the Programme document. Monitor and provide guidance and advice on the coordination and implementation of Annual Work Plans. Ensure that adequate resources are mobilised for the effective implementation of the Programme. The Steering Committee will meet biannually to provide guidance, assess progress and address any issues that arise during Programme implementation. The Ministry of Gender and Child development will provide secretariat services to the Steering Committee.
3: The Programme for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s and Children’s Rights (2012- 2016) has been developed by the Ministry of Gender and Child Development, in collaboration with line Ministries, Civil Society Organisations and Cooperating Partners. The Programme objective is to have priority line Ministries that have gender and child responsive policies, legal and institutional frameworks. In order to ensure effective implementation and coordination, a Programme Steering Committee has been constituted with representation from the Ministries of Gender and Child Development; Lands, Energy and Water Development; Justice; Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Childhood Education; Health; and Agriculture and Livestock. Representation will also be drawn from the Lead Cooperating Partner, another Cooperating Partner; Children In Need; and the Non Governmental Coordination Council. Members of the Steering Committee will be the Controlling Officers from the line Ministries, Heads of Missions or their equivalent from the Cooperating Partners and the Chairpersons of NGOCC and CHIN. The Steering Committee will be appointed by the Secretary to the Cabinet. The overall mandate of the Steering Committee is to provide policy guidance and facilitate smooth implementation of the Programme. The Programme Steering Committee’s Terms of Reference are: Provide policy guidance to ensure effective and efficient Programme implementation. Ensure that the line Ministries budget for and implement activities outlined in the Programme document. Monitor and provide guidance and advice on the coordination and implementation of Annual Work Plans. Ensure that adequate resources are mobilised for the effective implementation of the Programme. The Steering Committee will meet biannually to provide guidance, assess progress and address any issues that arise during Programme implementation. The Ministry of Gender and Child development will provide secretariat services to the Steering Committee.