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== Gender in the Water and Sanitation sector ==

Gender approaches It is often important in to develop and mantain a gendered approach to water and sanitation sector because issues. Due to the gendered divisions of labour in developing countries, women are particularly touched by the condition of access to most often responsible for fetching water and sanitation : if . If a water system breaks down, this effects women, not men, will most likely be the ones most affected, for 's workload because they may have to travel further for water or use other means to meet the household’s water and hygiene needs.

It has been underlined in the Principle No. 3 of the '''Dublin principles (1992)''' that declares :

'' '''“Women play a central part in the provision, management and safeguarding of water'''.

''This pivotal role of women as providers and users of water and guardians of the living environment has seldom been reflected in institutional arrangements for the development and management of water resources. Acceptance and implementation of this principle require positive policies to address women’s specific needs and to equip and empower women to participate at all levels in water resources programmes, including decision-making and implementation, in ways defined by them"''.

 

Since it has been acknowledged that gender plays a role in water supply and sanitation, however in many cases incorporating a gendered approach to water and sanitation translates to including women in formal insitutions for management(Joshi, Lloyd and Fawcett 2003). While equal representation can be an indication of progress, representation cannot be equated with empowerment, voice, or equity in outcomes for women.

== Gender approach in project management ==

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