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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Gender equality

Parliament, the budget and gender (pdf 656kb)

This handbook provides guidance for parliamentarians and parliamentary staff on how to examine budgets from a gender perspective, so as to eradicate gender inequalities.  This booklet has been written with the intention of strengthening parliament's capacity in the budgetary process.

Issues explored include:

  • basic concepts and issues in budgeting
  • budget processes
  • budgets as a tool for accountability
  • a gender perspective on the budget
  • strengthening legislative participation
 

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